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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. Dr. Okonkwo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Okonkwo typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
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:
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Phenylketonuria
- PKU
- Følling's Disease
- Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E700: Classical phenylketonuria
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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Okonkwo typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Okonkwo performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
State of Texas
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okonkwo's office located?
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
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, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Presbyterian Santa Fe 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
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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.
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