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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. Dr. Chukwueke is fluent in English and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukwueke’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Chukwueke typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
- Frontal Lobe Cancer
- Malignant Frontal Lobe Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
- C711: Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
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
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Chukwueke typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Chukwueke 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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 Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chukwueke is affiliated with Emerson Health, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital, A.o. Fox Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Dartmouth Hitchcock 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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