Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo, MD

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Nwankwo, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Iowa City, IA?

Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Nwankwo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwankwo’s office at (319) 338-0581.

What languages does Dr. Nwankwo speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwankwo typically treat?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nwankwo 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. Nwankwo. 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 Heart Disease with Heart Failure
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
Hypertensive Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

Also known as:

Lewy Body Dementia
Dementia
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Dementia with Lewy Bodies
DLB
Lewy Body Disease
Cognitive decline
Memory loss
Brain disorder

ICD-10 Codes:

G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

Also known as:

Neck Pain
Neck Injuries and Disorder
Cervical Pain
Sore Neck
Neck Ache

ICD-10 Codes:

M542: Cervicalgia

Also known as:

Intestinal Obstruction
Bowel Obstruction
Blocked Intestines
Gut Blockage

ICD-10 Codes:

K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

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:

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:

Other Orthopedic Aftercare
General orthopedic recovery
Musculoskeletal post-op care
Bone and joint follow-up

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nwankwo typically perform?

As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo may include:

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

Does Dr. Nwankwo accept my insurance?

Dr. Nwankwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 338-0581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nwankwo accept in Iowa City, IA?

Dr. Nwankwo in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Where is Dr. Nwankwo's office located?

Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo's Primary Practice

601 Highway 6 W

Iowa City, IA 52246

(319) 338-0581

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

Dr. Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437542677.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwankwo?

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

What is Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo's specialty?

Dr. Nwankwo is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Iowa City, IA.

What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

Is Dr. Odinaka Nwankwo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Nwankwo 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

When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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