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Dr. Kenosa Okafor, MD

Aiken, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okafor, Hospitalist in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Kenosa Okafor, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Aiken, SC. Dr. Okafor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okafor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okafor’s office at (515) 247-4240.

    What languages does Dr. Okafor speak?

    Dr. Okafor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okafor typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okafor 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. Okafor. 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:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    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:

    • Unspecified Injury
    • General injury
    • Injury, unknown location
    • Trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okafor typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenosa Okafor may include:

    Please contact Dr. Okafor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Okafor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okafor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 247-4240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okafor accept in Aiken, SC?

    Dr. Okafor in Aiken, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Okafor's office located?

    Dr. Kenosa Okafor's Primary Practice

    690 Medical Park Dr Ste 400

    Aiken, SC 29801

    (515) 247-4240

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    What is Dr. Okafor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Okafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184967838.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okafor?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okafor

    What is Dr. Kenosa Okafor's specialty?

    Dr. Okafor is a Hospitalist near Aiken, SC.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Kenosa Okafor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okafor is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster, Lowell General Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kenosa Okafor accepting new patients in Aiken, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Kenosa Okafor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenosa Okafor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okafor's office at (515) 247-4240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenosa Okafor?

    Please contact Dr. Okafor's office at (515) 247-4240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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