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Dr. Chijindu Nworgu, MD
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nworgu, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Chijindu Nworgu, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nworgu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nworgu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nworgu’s office at (570) 808-7779.
What languages does Dr. Nworgu speak?
Dr. Nworgu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nworgu treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Nworgu 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. Nworgu. 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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Care
- Digestive Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
- Gastrointestinal Stoma Care
- Digestive Tract Artificial Opening Care
- Colostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
- Z434: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Which procedures does Dr. Nworgu perform as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chijindu Nworgu may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nworgu's office.
Does Dr. Nworgu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nworgu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 808-7779 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nworgu accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Nworgu in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nworgu's office located?
Dr. Chijindu Nworgu's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 808-7779
What is Dr. Nworgu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nworgu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669816518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nworgu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nworgu
What is Dr. Chijindu Nworgu's specialty?
Dr. Nworgu is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Wilkes Barre, PA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Nworgu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chijindu Nworgu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nworgu is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger 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 Chijindu Nworgu accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Chijindu Nworgu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chijindu Nworgu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nworgu's office at (570) 808-7779 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chijindu Nworgu?
Please contact Dr. Nworgu's office at (570) 808-7779 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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