34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Igbokwe, Neurologist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Eme Igbokwe, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Igbokwe graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Igbokwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Igbokwe’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Igbokwe’s office at (270) 781-5111.
Where did Dr. Igbokwe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | University of Ibadan / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Igbokwe board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Eme Igbokwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Igbokwe speak?
Dr. Igbokwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Igbokwe typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Igbokwe 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. Igbokwe. 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:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Igbokwe typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Igbokwe 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. Igbokwe. 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:
- Guided Lumbar Puncture
- Guided Spinal Tap
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
- CT Guided Spinal Tap
- Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture
CPT Codes:
- 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance
Does Dr. Igbokwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Igbokwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 781-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Igbokwe accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Igbokwe in Bowling Green, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Igbokwe's office located?
What is Dr. Igbokwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Igbokwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346432507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Igbokwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Igbokwe
What is Dr. Eme Igbokwe's specialty?
Dr. Igbokwe is a Neurologist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Eme Igbokwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Igbokwe is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Baptist Health Hardin, Commonwealth Regional Specialty Hospital, T.j. Samson Community Hospital, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital 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 Eme Igbokwe accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Eme Igbokwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eme Igbokwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Igbokwe's office at (270) 781-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eme Igbokwe?
Please contact Dr. Igbokwe's office at (270) 781-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eme Igbokwe have?
Dr. Eme Igbokwe is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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