Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ugwu, Nephrologist in North Las Vegas, NV?
Where did Dr. Ugwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ugwu speak?
Dr. Ugwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ugwu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ugwu 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. Ugwu. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Stimulant Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Stimulant Addiction
- Problematic Stimulant Use
- Amphetamine Abuse
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1510: Other stimulant abuse, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ugwu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elias Ugwu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Ugwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ugwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Ugwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ugwu accept in North Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Ugwu in North Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ugwu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ugwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ugwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ugwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ugwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942546296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ugwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ugwu