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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 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okirie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okirie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Okirie 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Okirie perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivian Okirie may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okirie's office.
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
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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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
What is Dr. Okirie's NPI number?An 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. 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. Okirie to book an appointment today.
Is this 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, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Piedmont Walton Hospital 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 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 Vivian Okirie?
Please contact Dr. Okirie's office at (770) 742-3883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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