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Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji, MD

Clint, TX

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okpalaji, Pediatrician in Clint, TX?

    Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Clint, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Okpalaji is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpalaji’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpalaji’s office at (915) 209-3722.

    What languages does Dr. Okpalaji speak?

    Dr. Okpalaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Okpalaji treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Okpalaji 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. Okpalaji. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Hives
    • Allergy
    • Hives
    • Allergic welts
    • Allergic rash
    • Urticaria due to allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L500: Allergic urticaria

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H10013: Acute follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Okpalaji perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okpalaji's office.

    Does Dr. Okpalaji accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okpalaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 209-3722 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okpalaji accept in Clint, TX?

    Dr. Okpalaji in Clint, TX 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)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • El Paso First Health Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicaid

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Okpalaji's office located?

    Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji's Primary Practice

    100 San Elizario Rd Ste H

    Clint, TX 79836

    (915) 209-3722

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji?

    Dr. Okpalaji has appointments available at his Clint, TX office. Please select a date and time below.

    What is Dr. Okpalaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Okpalaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265708580.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpalaji?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpalaji

    What is Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji's specialty?

    Dr. Okpalaji is a Pediatrician near Clint, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Okpalaji to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okpalaji is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus 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 Chukwujekwu Okpalaji accepting new patients in Clint, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Okpalaji, or call (915) 209-3722 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Chukwujekwu Okpalaji?

    Yes, Dr. Okpalaji offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Okpalaji, or call (915) 209-3722 for more information.

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