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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oduwegwu, Internist in North Tonawanda, NY?
Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in North Tonawanda, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Oduwegwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oduwegwu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oduwegwu’s office at (973) 972-3129.
What languages does Dr. Oduwegwu speak?
Dr. Oduwegwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Oduwegwu treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Oduwegwu 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. Oduwegwu. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- 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:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Oduwegwu perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oduwegwu's office.
Does Dr. Oduwegwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Oduwegwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-3129 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oduwegwu accept in North Tonawanda, NY?
Dr. Oduwegwu in North Tonawanda, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Martin's Point
Medicare
Nova Healthcare Administrators
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Oduwegwu's office located?
Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu's Primary Practice
415 Tremont St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(973) 972-3129
What is Dr. Oduwegwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oduwegwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992154942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oduwegwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oduwegwu
What is Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu's specialty?
Dr. Oduwegwu is a Internist near North Tonawanda, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Oduwegwu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oduwegwu is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Chidimma Oduwegwu accepting new patients in North Tonawanda, NY?
Yes, Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chidimma Oduwegwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oduwegwu's office at (973) 972-3129 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chidimma Oduwegwu?
Please contact Dr. Oduwegwu's office at (973) 972-3129 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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