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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oguejiofor, Hospitalist in La Plata, MD?
Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in La Plata, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Oguejiofor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oguejiofor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oguejiofor’s office at (301) 609-4000.
What languages does Dr. Oguejiofor speak?
Dr. Oguejiofor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oguejiofor treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Oguejiofor 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. Oguejiofor. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Oguejiofor perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oguejiofor's office.
Does Dr. Oguejiofor accept my insurance?
Dr. Oguejiofor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 609-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oguejiofor accept in La Plata, MD?
Dr. Oguejiofor in La Plata, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oguejiofor's office located?
Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor's Primary Practice
5 Garrett Ave
La Plata, MD 20646
(301) 609-4000
What is Dr. Oguejiofor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oguejiofor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053840884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oguejiofor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oguejiofor
What is Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor's specialty?
Dr. Oguejiofor is a Hospitalist near La Plata, MD. 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. Oguejiofor to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oguejiofor is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Njideka Oguejiofor accepting new patients in La Plata, MD?
Yes, Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oguejiofor's office at (301) 609-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Njideka Oguejiofor?
Please contact Dr. Oguejiofor's office at (301) 609-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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