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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ofoche, Critical Care Internist in Florence, SC?
Dr. Chijioke Ofoche, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC. Dr. Ofoche is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ofoche’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ofoche’s office at (410) 543-7536.
What languages does Dr. Ofoche speak?
Dr. Ofoche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ofoche typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Ofoche 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. Ofoche. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Ofoche typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chijioke Ofoche may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ofoche's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ofoche accept my insurance?
Dr. Ofoche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 543-7536 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ofoche accept in Florence, SC?
Dr. Ofoche in Florence, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ofoche's office located?
Dr. Chijioke Ofoche's Primary Practice
805 Pamplico Hwy
Florence, SC 29505
(410) 543-7536
What is Dr. Ofoche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ofoche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891030268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ofoche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ofoche
What is Dr. Chijioke Ofoche's specialty?
Dr. Ofoche is a Critical Care Internist near Florence, SC.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Chijioke Ofoche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ofoche is affiliated with Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, Musc Health University 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chijioke Ofoche accepting new patients in Florence, SC?
Yes, Dr. Chijioke Ofoche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chijioke Ofoche offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ofoche's office at (410) 543-7536 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chijioke Ofoche?
Please contact Dr. Ofoche's office at (410) 543-7536 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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