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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oikeh, Hospitalist in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Asikhame Oikeh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carbondale, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Oikeh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oikeh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oikeh’s office at (618) 549-0721.
What languages does Dr. Oikeh speak?
Dr. Oikeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Oikeh typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Oikeh 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. Oikeh. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Oikeh typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Asikhame Oikeh may include:
Please contact Dr. Oikeh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oikeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Oikeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 549-0721 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oikeh accept in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Oikeh in Carbondale, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Oikeh's office located?
Dr. Asikhame Oikeh's Primary Practice
405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-0721
What is Dr. Oikeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oikeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720444110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oikeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oikeh
What is Dr. Asikhame Oikeh's specialty?
Dr. Oikeh is a Hospitalist near Carbondale, IL.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Asikhame Oikeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oikeh is affiliated with Atrium Health University City, Atrium Health Cabarrus 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Asikhame Oikeh accepting new patients in Carbondale, IL?
Yes, Dr. Asikhame Oikeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asikhame Oikeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oikeh's office at (618) 549-0721 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asikhame Oikeh?
Please contact Dr. Oikeh's office at (618) 549-0721 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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