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Dr. Valentine Obi, MD

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Obi, Internist in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Valentine Obi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Obi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Obi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Obi’s office at (718) 818-1234.

    What languages does Dr. Obi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Obi treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Obi 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. Obi. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, 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:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Obi perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Valentine Obi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Obi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Obi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 818-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Obi accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Obi in Staten Island, 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Steward Health Choice

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Obi's office located?

    Dr. Valentine Obi's Primary Practice

    355 Bard Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10310

    (718) 818-1234

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    Dr. Valentine Obi's Practice 2

    4434 Amboy Rd Ste B

    Staten Island, NY 10312

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    Dr. Valentine Obi's Practice 3

    268 M L King Blvd

    Newark, NJ 07102

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Valentine Obi?

    Dr. Obi has appointments available at his Staten Island, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Obi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639524937.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Obi?

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

    What is Dr. Valentine Obi's specialty?

    Dr. Obi is a Internist near Staten Island, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Obi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Valentine Obi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Obi is affiliated with Richmond University 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Valentine Obi accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Valentine Obi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valentine Obi offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Obi, or call (718) 818-1234 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Valentine Obi?

    Please contact Dr. Obi's office at (718) 818-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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