Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ishiekwene, Infectious Disease Specialist in Longview, TX?
Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Longview, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Ishiekwene is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ishiekwene’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ishiekwene’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ishiekwene speak?
Dr. Ishiekwene and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ishiekwene treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ishiekwene 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. Ishiekwene. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial disease
- Germ infection
- Bacterial illness
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- MRSA Infection
- Staph Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
- Staphylococcus aureus infection
- MSSA infection
- Golden staph infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
- A4901: Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- History of Other Musculoskeletal or Connective Tissue Disease
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Past Bone Disease
- Previous Muscle Disorder
- History of Joint Problems
- Connective Tissue Disease History
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8739: Personal history of other diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Which procedures does Dr. Ishiekwene perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene 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. Ishiekwene's office.
Does Dr. Ishiekwene accept my insurance?
Dr. Ishiekwene 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. Ishiekwene accept in Longview, TX?
Dr. Ishiekwene in Longview, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ishiekwene's office located?
What is Dr. Ishiekwene's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ishiekwene's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447505243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ishiekwene?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ishiekwene
What is Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene's specialty?
Dr. Ishiekwene is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Longview, TX.
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. Ishiekwene to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ishiekwene is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler, Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Celestine Ishiekwene accepting new patients in Longview, TX?
Yes, Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Celestine Ishiekwene offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ishiekwene's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Celestine Ishiekwene?
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700 E Marshall Ave
Longview, TX 75601