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Dr. Nneka Ifejika, MD

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ifejika, Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Nneka Ifejika, MD is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ifejika is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ifejika’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ifejika’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Ifejika speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ifejika treat?

    As a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, Dr. Ifejika 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. Ifejika. 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:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Spasms
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Muscle cramps
    • Involuntary muscle contractions
    • Muscle twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62838: Other muscle spasm

    What procedures does Dr. Ifejika perform?

    As a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists, Dr. Ifejika 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. Ifejika. 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:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
    • Chemical nerve block (extremity)
    • Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
    • Botox for spasticity (additional)
    • Nerve denervation (chemical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
    • 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Ifejika accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ifejika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ifejika accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Ifejika in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ifejika's office located?

    Dr. Nneka Ifejika's Primary Practice

    1401 Jefferson Hwy # A

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. Nneka Ifejika's Practice 2

    6410 Fannin St Ste 1014

    Houston, TX 77030

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    Dr. Nneka Ifejika's Practice 3

    5151 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75235

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

    Dr. Ifejika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538373212.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ifejika?

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

    What is Dr. Nneka Ifejika's specialty?

    Dr. Ifejika is a Brain Injury Specialist - Physiatrists near New Orleans, LA. A physiatrist specializing in Brain Injury Medicine focuses on preventing brain injuries and providing evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for individuals with acquired brain injuries. This specialist addresses various injury-related disorders that impact psychosocial, educational, and vocational functioning, as well as injuries to the central nervous system. Contact Dr. Ifejika to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nneka Ifejika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ifejika is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Hunt Regional Medical Center at Greenville, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Nneka Ifejika accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nneka Ifejika is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nneka Ifejika offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ifejika's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nneka Ifejika?

    Please contact Dr. Ifejika's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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