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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ukpokolo, Internist in Lima, OH?
Dr. Francis Ukpokolo, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lima, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ukpokolo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ukpokolo’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ukpokolo’s office at (419) 228-3335.
What languages does Dr. Ukpokolo speak?
Dr. Ukpokolo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ukpokolo treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ukpokolo 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. Ukpokolo. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Ukpokolo perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Francis Ukpokolo 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. Ukpokolo's office.
Does Dr. Ukpokolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ukpokolo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (419) 228-3335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ukpokolo accept in Lima, OH?
Dr. Ukpokolo in Lima, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Boston Scientific
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
ProMedica Health System
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Ukpokolo's office located?
Dr. Francis Ukpokolo's Primary Practice
1001 Bellefontaine Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 228-3335
What is Dr. Ukpokolo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ukpokolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881080620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ukpokolo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ukpokolo
What is Dr. Francis Ukpokolo's specialty?
Dr. Ukpokolo is a Internist near Lima, OH.
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. Ukpokolo to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francis Ukpokolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ukpokolo is affiliated with Lima Memorial Health System 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 Francis Ukpokolo accepting new patients in Lima, OH?
Yes, Dr. Francis Ukpokolo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Ukpokolo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ukpokolo's office at (419) 228-3335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Ukpokolo?
Please contact Dr. Ukpokolo's office at (419) 228-3335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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