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Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

La Plata, MD

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. Dr. Oguejiofor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oguejiofor’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Oguejiofor typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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 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:

    • 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Oguejiofor typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor may include:

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

    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

    • American Plan Administrators

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor's Practice 2

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N

    Largo, MD 20774

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    Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor's Practice 3

    11890 Healing Way

    Silver Spring, MD 20904

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    What is Dr. Oguejiofor's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Oguejiofor is affiliated with Um Charles Regional Medical Center, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, Hendrick Medical Center, University Of Maryland Shore Medical Center At Easton, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Njideka Oguejiofor?

    Please contact Dr. Oguejiofor's office at (301) 609-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Oguejiofor's office located?

    Dr. Oguejiofor's offices are located in La Plata, MD, Largo, MD, and Silver Spring, MD.