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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chukwueke, Neurologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chukwueke is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukwueke’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chukwueke’s office at (617) 632-2166.
What languages does Dr. Chukwueke speak?
Dr. Chukwueke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does Dr. Chukwueke treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chukwueke 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. Chukwueke. 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:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Tumor of the Temporal Lobe
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
- Temporal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Temporal Lobe Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- C712: Malignant neoplasm of temporal lobe
- C713: Malignant neoplasm of parietal lobe
- C716: Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
- PCNSL
- Brain Lymphoma
- Spinal Cord Lymphoma
- CNS Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8589: Other specified types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C83390: Primary central nervous system lymphoma
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Other Nervous System Parts
- Brain Tumor
- Cancer
- Neurologic Disease
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
- Metastatic Cancer in Nervous System
- Secondary Tumor in Nervous System
- Other Nervous System Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
- C7949: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other parts of nervous system
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Condition
- Brain Problem
- Unspecified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G939: Disorder of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain Meninges
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Indeterminate cerebral meninges mass
- Brain lining tumor of unknown nature
- Cerebral meningeal neoplasm of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate brain mass
- Brain tumor of unknown nature
- Brain neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D420: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of cerebral meninges
- D432: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Meninges Disorder
- Meningeal Disease
- Disorder of Brain/Spinal Cord Coverings
ICD-10 Codes:
- G96198: Other disorders of meninges, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
- Unusual CNS imaging results
- Other neurological scan abnormalities
- Brain imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Cancer
- Cancer
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Tumor
- Spinal Malignancy
- Malignant Spinal Cord Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C720: Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
Which procedures does Dr. Chukwueke perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chukwueke's office.
Does Dr. Chukwueke accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwueke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-2166 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chukwueke accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Chukwueke in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chukwueke's office located?
Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke's Primary Practice
450 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 632-2166
What is Dr. Chukwueke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chukwueke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326338559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukwueke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chukwueke
What is Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke's specialty?
Dr. Chukwueke is a Neurologist near Boston, MA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Chukwueke to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chukwueke is affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Milford Regional 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 Ugonma Chukwueke accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chukwueke's office at (617) 632-2166 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ugonma Chukwueke?
Please contact Dr. Chukwueke's office at (617) 632-2166 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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