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Dr. Vivian Okirie, MD

Hospitalist

Lavonia, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okirie, Hospitalist in Lavonia, GA?

    Dr. Vivian Okirie, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lavonia, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Okirie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okirie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okirie’s office at (770) 742-3883.

    What languages does Dr. Okirie speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okirie typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okirie 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. Okirie. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okirie typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Okirie may include:

    Please contact Dr. Okirie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Okirie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okirie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 742-3883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okirie accept in Lavonia, GA?

    Dr. Okirie in Lavonia, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Okirie's office located?

    Dr. Vivian Okirie's Primary Practice

    367 Clear Creek Pkwy

    Lavonia, GA 30553

    (770) 742-3883

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    Dr. Vivian Okirie's Practice 2

    11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW

    Riverdale, GA 30274

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

    Dr. Okirie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568968501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okirie?

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

    What is Dr. Vivian Okirie's specialty?

    Dr. Okirie is a Hospitalist near Lavonia, GA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Vivian Okirie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okirie is affiliated with Ascension St. John Medical Center, Raleigh General Hospital, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Dr. Vivian Okirie accepting new patients in Lavonia, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Vivian Okirie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vivian Okirie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okirie's office at (770) 742-3883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vivian Okirie?

    Please contact Dr. Okirie's office at (770) 742-3883 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Okirie's office located?

    Dr. Okirie's offices are located in Lavonia, GA and Riverdale, GA.