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Dr. Chideraa Ukeje

Anesthesiologist

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ukeje, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Chideraa Ukeje is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ukeje is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ukeje’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ukeje’s office at (314) 362-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Ukeje speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ukeje typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ukeje 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. Ukeje. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula in Anus
    • Rectal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ukeje typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ukeje performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ukeje. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
    • Fascial plane block for leg pain
    • Lower extremity nerve injection
    • Leg pain block with imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Ukeje accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ukeje accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ukeje accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Ukeje in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ukeje's office located?

    Dr. Chideraa Ukeje's Primary Practice

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

    (314) 362-5000

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    Dr. Chideraa Ukeje's Practice 2

    660 S Euclid Ave

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ukeje affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Ukeje has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mount Sinai Nuclear Medicine Associates,New York, NY

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

    Dr. Ukeje's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407375165.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ukeje?

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

    What is Dr. Chideraa Ukeje's specialty?

    Dr. Ukeje is an Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Chideraa Ukeje affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ukeje is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens 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

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    Is Dr. Chideraa Ukeje accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Chideraa Ukeje is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chideraa Ukeje offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ukeje's office at (314) 362-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chideraa Ukeje?

    Please contact Dr. Ukeje's office at (314) 362-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ukeje's office located?

    Dr. Ukeje's office is located in Saint Louis, MO.