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Dr. Gerald Onuoha, MD

Hendersonville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Onuoha, Hospitalist in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Gerald Onuoha, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Hendersonville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Onuoha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Onuoha’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onuoha’s office at (615) 338-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Onuoha speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Onuoha treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Onuoha 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. Onuoha. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Onuoha perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerald Onuoha may include:

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

    Does Dr. Onuoha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Onuoha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 338-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Onuoha accept in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Onuoha in Hendersonville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Onuoha's office located?

    Dr. Gerald Onuoha's Primary Practice

    355 New Shackle Island Rd

    Hendersonville, TN 37075

    (615) 338-1000

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    Dr. Gerald Onuoha's Practice 2

    2300 Patterson St

    Nashville, TN 37203

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

    Dr. Onuoha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790171544.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onuoha?

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

    What is Dr. Gerald Onuoha's specialty?

    Dr. Onuoha is a Hospitalist near Hendersonville, TN. 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. Onuoha to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gerald Onuoha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Onuoha is affiliated with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?

    Explore Hospitalist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gerald Onuoha accepting new patients in Hendersonville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Gerald Onuoha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gerald Onuoha offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Onuoha's office at (615) 338-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gerald Onuoha?

    Please contact Dr. Onuoha's office at (615) 338-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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