Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oriaku, Internist in Lenoir, NC?
Dr. Obinna Oriaku is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lenoir, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Oriaku graduated from Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oriaku is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oriaku’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oriaku’s office at (828) 757-5504.
Where did Dr. Oriaku go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine | Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine | Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine
Is Dr. Oriaku board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Obinna Oriaku is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oriaku speak?
Dr. Oriaku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Oriaku typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Oriaku 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. Oriaku. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
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:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Oriaku typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Obinna Oriaku may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Oriaku's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oriaku accept my insurance?
Dr. Oriaku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 757-5504 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oriaku accept in Lenoir, NC?
Dr. Oriaku in Lenoir, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Oriaku's office located?
What is Dr. Oriaku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oriaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962424689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oriaku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oriaku
What is Dr. Obinna Oriaku's specialty?
Dr. Oriaku is a Internist near Lenoir, NC.
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.
Is this Dr. Obinna Oriaku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oriaku is affiliated with Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health Cleveland 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
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Is Obinna Oriaku accepting new patients in Lenoir, NC?
Yes, Dr. Obinna Oriaku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obinna Oriaku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oriaku's office at (828) 757-5504 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obinna Oriaku?
Please contact Dr. Oriaku's office at (828) 757-5504 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Obinna Oriaku have?
Dr. Obinna Oriaku is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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