Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okwerekwu, Psychiatrist in Rochester, NY?
What languages does Dr. Okwerekwu speak?
Dr. Okwerekwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Okwerekwu typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Okwerekwu 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. Okwerekwu. 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:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Emotional and Behavior Problems
- Adjustment Disorder
- Mental Disorder
- Stress-Related Emotional and Conduct Issues
- Mixed Adjustment Disorder
- Emotional and Behavioral Distress
- Situational Depression
- Stress Response Syndrome
- Reaction to Stress
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4325: Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
- F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
- Affective psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Okwerekwu typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Okwerekwu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okwerekwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Okwerekwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-6753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okwerekwu accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Okwerekwu in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Okwerekwu's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu also offers virtual visits
Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu's Primary Practice
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
(617) 732-6753
What hospitals are Dr. Okwerekwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Okwerekwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu?
Dr. Okwerekwu has appointments available at her Rochester, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Okwerekwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okwerekwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336502616.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okwerekwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okwerekwu
What is Dr. Jennifer Okwerekwu's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.