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Who is Dr. Nwanyanwu, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nwanyanwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwanyanwu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwanyanwu’s office at (901) 261-0700.
What languages does Dr. Nwanyanwu speak?
Dr. Nwanyanwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwanyanwu treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nwanyanwu 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. Nwanyanwu. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Kidney Infection
- Urine and Urination
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89159: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unspecified stage
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Which procedures does Dr. Nwanyanwu perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwanyanwu's office.
Does Dr. Nwanyanwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwanyanwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 261-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwanyanwu accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Nwanyanwu in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwanyanwu's office located?
Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu's Primary Practice
6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 250
Memphis, TN 38138
(901) 261-0700
What is Dr. Nwanyanwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwanyanwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477937548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwanyanwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwanyanwu
What is Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu's specialty?
Dr. Nwanyanwu is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Memphis, TN.
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.
Contact Dr. Nwanyanwu to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwanyanwu is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
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Is Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwanyanwu's office at (901) 261-0700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu?
Please contact Dr. Nwanyanwu's office at (901) 261-0700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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