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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okolocha, Family Medicine Specialist in Gary, IN?
Dr. Paul Okolocha, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gary, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Okolocha graduated from Universidad Tecnologica De Santiago, Santo Domingo Campus and completed his residency at Northwest Center For Med Educ. Dr. Okolocha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okolocha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okolocha’s office at (219) 949-7540.
Where did Dr. Okolocha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwest Center For Med Educ
Medical School: University Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago | Universidad Tecnologica De Santiago, Santo Domingo Campus
What languages does Dr. Okolocha speak?
Dr. Okolocha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Okolocha typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Okolocha 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. Okolocha. 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:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis
- ME/CFS
- Systemic exertion intolerance disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9332: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Okolocha typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Okolocha may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Okolocha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okolocha accept my insurance?
Dr. Okolocha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 949-7540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okolocha accept in Gary, IN?
Dr. Okolocha in Gary, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okolocha's office located?
Dr. Paul Okolocha's Primary Practice
2054 Richard Gordon Hatcher Blvd
Gary, IN 46404
(219) 949-7540
What is Dr. Okolocha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okolocha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629193321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okolocha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okolocha
What is Dr. Paul Okolocha's specialty?
Dr. Okolocha is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gary, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Paul Okolocha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okolocha is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Paul Okolocha accepting new patients in Gary, IN?
Yes, Dr. Paul Okolocha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Okolocha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okolocha's office at (219) 949-7540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Okolocha?
Please contact Dr. Okolocha's office at (219) 949-7540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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