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Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije, DO

Jamaica, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chukumerije, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chukumerije is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chukumerije’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chukumerije’s office at (631) 675-9300.

    What languages does Dr. Chukumerije speak?

    Dr. Chukumerije and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chukumerije treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chukumerije 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. Chukumerije. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Bruise
    • Bruises
    • Bruised scalp
    • Scalp contusion
    • Head bump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0003XA: Contusion of scalp, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Chukumerije perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chukumerije's office.

    Does Dr. Chukumerije accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chukumerije accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 675-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chukumerije accept in Jamaica, NY?

    Dr. Chukumerije in Jamaica, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chukumerije's office located?

    Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije's Primary Practice

    8268 164th St

    Jamaica, NY 11432

    (631) 675-9300

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    Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije's Practice 2

    16 Guion Pl

    New Rochelle, NY 10801

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    Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije's Practice 3

    2122 Manchester Expy

    Columbus, GA 31904

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    What is Dr. Chukumerije's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chukumerije's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326324831.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukumerije?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chukumerije

    What is Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije's specialty?

    Dr. Chukumerije is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jamaica, NY. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Chukumerije to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chukumerije is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare 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 Zimatu Chukumerije accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zimatu Chukumerije offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chukumerije's office at (631) 675-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zimatu Chukumerije?

    Please contact Dr. Chukumerije's office at (631) 675-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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