Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uwaifo, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA?
Where did Dr. Uwaifo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Uwaifo board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Omotola Uwaifo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Uwaifo speak?
Dr. Uwaifo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uwaifo typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uwaifo 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. Uwaifo. 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:
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Baby
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- ELBW baby
- Very low birth weight infant
- Micro-preemie
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- Baby born 1000-1249 grams
- Baby born 1250-1499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0703: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 750-999 grams
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0714: Other low birth weight newborn, 1000-1249 grams
- P0715: Other low birth weight newborn, 1250-1499 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0716: Other low birth weight newborn, 1500-1749 grams
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant breathing difficulty
- Neonatal respiratory distress
- Baby lung distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P229: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Uwaifo typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Uwaifo 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. Uwaifo. 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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Uwaifo accept my insurance?
Dr. Uwaifo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3658 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uwaifo accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Uwaifo in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Uwaifo's office located?
Dr. Omotola Uwaifo's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3658
What hospitals are Dr. Uwaifo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Uwaifo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Uwaifo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uwaifo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366572729.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uwaifo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uwaifo