24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Uche, Infectious Disease Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Uche?
Dr. Chukwudum Uche, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Uche empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatitis, HIV, Travel Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Las Vegas, NV community, Dr. Uche is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Uche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wilson Meml Regl Mc United Health Svcs Hospital
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Uche board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chukwudum Uche, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Uche speak?
Dr. Uche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Uche typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Uche 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. Uche. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Uche typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chukwudum Uche may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Uche's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Uche accept my insurance?
Dr. Uche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 380-4141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Uche accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Uche in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Territories
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Uche's office located?
Dr. Chukwudum Uche's Primary Practice
3006 S Maryland Pkwy Ste 780
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 380-4141
What hospitals are Dr. Uche affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Uche has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Uche's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Uche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528276052.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Uche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Uche
What is Dr. Chukwudum Uche's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.