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Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum, MD
Gainesville, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Egolum, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Egolum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Egolum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Egolum’s office at (770) 534-2020.
What languages does Dr. Egolum speak?
Dr. Egolum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Egolum typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Egolum 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. Egolum. 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:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Egolum typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Egolum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Egolum accept my insurance?
Dr. Egolum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 534-2020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Egolum accept in Gainesville, GA?
Dr. Egolum in Gainesville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
New Era Life Insurance
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Egolum's office located?
Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum's Primary Practice
200 S Enota Dr NE Ste 200
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 534-2020
What is Dr. Egolum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Egolum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558687384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Egolum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Egolum
What is Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum's specialty?
Dr. Egolum is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Gainesville, GA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Egolum is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, Ga 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 Ugochukwu Egolum accepting new patients in Gainesville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ugochukwu Egolum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Egolum's office at (770) 534-2020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ugochukwu Egolum?
Please contact Dr. Egolum's office at (770) 534-2020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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