23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chukwu, Internist in El Paso, TX?
Where did Dr. Chukwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Hospital
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Chukwu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ikedieze Chukwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chukwu speak?
Dr. Chukwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chukwu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chukwu 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. Chukwu. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chukwu typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Chukwu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Chukwu. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Chukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 996-9363 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chukwu accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Chukwu in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chukwu's office located?
Dr. Ikedieze Chukwu's Primary Practice
3280 Joe Battle Blvd
El Paso, TX 79938
(915) 996-9363
What hospitals are Dr. Chukwu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chukwu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chukwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720285661.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chukwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chukwu
What is Dr. Ikedieze Chukwu's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.