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Who is Dr. Okpechi, Pediatrician in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Okpechi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpechi’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpechi’s office at (832) 548-5000.
What languages does Dr. Okpechi speak?
Dr. Okpechi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okpechi treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Okpechi 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. Okpechi. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Preventive Fluoride Treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental fluoride treatment
- Prophylactic fluoride
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Which procedures does Dr. Okpechi perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okpechi's office.
Does Dr. Okpechi accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpechi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 548-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpechi accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Okpechi in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Midwest Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okpechi's office located?
Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi's Primary Practice
5598 North Fwy # A1
Houston, TX 77076
(832) 548-5000
What is Dr. Okpechi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpechi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366997496.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpechi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpechi
What is Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi's specialty?
Dr. Okpechi is a Pediatrician near Houston, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Okpechi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Okpechi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?
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Is Ujuchukwu Okpechi accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ujuchukwu Okpechi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpechi's office at (832) 548-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ujuchukwu Okpechi?
Please contact Dr. Okpechi's office at (832) 548-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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