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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chukwu, Internist in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Uzoma Chukwu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chukwu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukwu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chukwu’s office at (559) 450-6310.
What languages does Dr. Chukwu speak?
Dr. Chukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Chukwu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Chukwu 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. Chukwu. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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 with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
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
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Chukwu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Uzoma Chukwu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chukwu's office.
Does Dr. Chukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 450-6310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chukwu accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Chukwu in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Conifer Health Solutions
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chukwu's office located?
What is Dr. Chukwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255741567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chukwu
What is Dr. Uzoma Chukwu's specialty?
Dr. Chukwu is a Internist near Modesto, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Chukwu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Uzoma Chukwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chukwu is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Uzoma Chukwu accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Uzoma Chukwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uzoma Chukwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chukwu's office at (559) 450-6310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uzoma Chukwu?
Please contact Dr. Chukwu's office at (559) 450-6310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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