EverydayHealthLogo
KO

Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo, MD

Odessa, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okonkwo, Pediatrician in Odessa, TX?

    Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Odessa, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Okonkwo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okonkwo’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okonkwo’s office at (432) 334-8845.

    What languages does Dr. Okonkwo speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Okonkwo treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Okonkwo 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. Okonkwo. 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:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Phenylketonuria
    • PKU', 'Følling's Disease
    • Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E700: Classical phenylketonuria

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    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:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Sore Eye
    • Bacterial Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10029: Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Okonkwo perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okonkwo's office.

    Does Dr. Okonkwo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okonkwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (432) 334-8845 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okonkwo accept in Odessa, TX?

    Dr. Okonkwo in Odessa, TX 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)

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Molina

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Okonkwo's office located?

    Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo's Primary Practice

    912 E 5th St

    Odessa, TX 79761

    (432) 334-8845

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo's Practice 2

    3001 W Illinois Ave Ste 1A

    Midland, TX 79701

    (432) 260-7680

    Get Directions

    Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo's Practice 3

    2101 N Midland Dr Ste 14

    Midland, TX 79707

    (432) 260-7680

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Okonkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982732178.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okonkwo?

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

    What is Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo's specialty?

    Dr. Okonkwo is a Pediatrician near Odessa, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Okonkwo to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okonkwo is affiliated with Christus St. Vincent Regional 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Kingsley Okonkwo accepting new patients in Odessa, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okonkwo's office at (432) 334-8845 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kingsley Okonkwo?

    Please contact Dr. Okonkwo's office at (432) 334-8845 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Pediatrician Near Odessa, TX

    SN
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Midland, TX
    CC
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lubbock, TX
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lubbock, TX
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists