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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okeiyi, Hospitalist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Benson Okeiyi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Okeiyi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okeiyi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okeiyi’s office at (252) 399-7410.
What languages does Dr. Okeiyi speak?
Dr. Okeiyi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okeiyi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okeiyi 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. Okeiyi. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Acute Angina
- Worsening Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I200: Unstable angina
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Which procedures does Dr. Okeiyi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Benson Okeiyi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okeiyi's office.
Does Dr. Okeiyi accept my insurance?
Dr. Okeiyi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 399-7410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okeiyi accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Okeiyi in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Medicare
Midwest Health Plan
Vaya Health
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Where is Dr. Okeiyi's office located?
What is Dr. Okeiyi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okeiyi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770840761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okeiyi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okeiyi
What is Dr. Benson Okeiyi's specialty?
Dr. Okeiyi is a Hospitalist near Charlotte, NC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Okeiyi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Benson Okeiyi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okeiyi is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Benson Okeiyi accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Benson Okeiyi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benson Okeiyi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okeiyi's office at (252) 399-7410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benson Okeiyi?
Please contact Dr. Okeiyi's office at (252) 399-7410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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