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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Anokwute, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, MO?
Dr. Chibuike Anokwute, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Anokwute graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Anokwute is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anokwute’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anokwute’s office.
Where did Dr. Anokwute go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Anokwute speak?
Dr. Anokwute and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Igbo
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Anokwute typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Anokwute diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Anokwute. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Anokwute typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chibuike Anokwute may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Anokwute's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Anokwute accept my insurance?
Dr. Anokwute accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anokwute accept in Aurora, MO?
Dr. Anokwute in Aurora, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Anokwute's office located?
What is Dr. Anokwute's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anokwute's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669731741.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anokwute?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anokwute
What is Dr. Chibuike Anokwute's specialty?
Dr. Anokwute is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, MO.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Chibuike Anokwute affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Anokwute is affiliated with Ascension St. John Broken Arrow, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Freeman Health System which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chibuike Anokwute accepting new patients in Aurora, MO?
Yes, Dr. Chibuike Anokwute is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chibuike Anokwute offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anokwute's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chibuike Anokwute?
Please contact Dr. Anokwute's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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