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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Awaji, Internist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Obinna Awaji, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Awaji is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awaji’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awaji’s office at (775) 982-7878.
What languages does Dr. Awaji speak?
Dr. Awaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Awaji treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Awaji 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. Awaji. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Dehydration
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Which procedures does Dr. Awaji perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Obinna Awaji 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. Awaji's office.
Does Dr. Awaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Awaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 982-7878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awaji accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Awaji in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CalOptima
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Awaji's office located?
What is Dr. Awaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770846941.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awaji
What is Dr. Obinna Awaji's specialty?
Dr. Awaji is a Internist near Reno, NV.
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. Awaji to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Obinna Awaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awaji is affiliated with Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Obinna Awaji accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Obinna Awaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obinna Awaji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awaji's office at (775) 982-7878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obinna Awaji?
Please contact Dr. Awaji's office at (775) 982-7878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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