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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ezekwem, Hospitalist in Lewistown, PA?
Dr. Valentine Ezekwem, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lewistown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ezekwem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ezekwem’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ezekwem’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ezekwem speak?
Dr. Ezekwem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ezekwem treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ezekwem 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. Ezekwem. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Ezekwem perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valentine Ezekwem may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ezekwem's office.
Does Dr. Ezekwem accept my insurance?
Dr. Ezekwem 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. Ezekwem accept in Lewistown, PA?
Dr. Ezekwem in Lewistown, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Ezekwem's office located?
What is Dr. Ezekwem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ezekwem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649621665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ezekwem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ezekwem
What is Dr. Valentine Ezekwem's specialty?
Dr. Ezekwem is a Hospitalist near Lewistown, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ezekwem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valentine Ezekwem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ezekwem is affiliated with Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Mount Nittany 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Valentine Ezekwem accepting new patients in Lewistown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Valentine Ezekwem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valentine Ezekwem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ezekwem's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valentine Ezekwem?
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