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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okoro, Interventional Cardiologist in Thomasville, GA?
Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Thomasville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Okoro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okoro’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okoro’s office at (229) 551-0083.
What languages does Dr. Okoro speak?
Dr. Okoro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Okoro typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Okoro 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. Okoro. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Okoro typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Okoro 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. Okoro. 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:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Temporary Pacemaker Electrode Insertion
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
- Transvenous Pacemaker Catheter Insertion
- Single Chamber Temporary Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33210: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Okoro accept my insurance?
Dr. Okoro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 551-0083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okoro accept in Thomasville, GA?
Dr. Okoro in Thomasville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okoro's office located?
Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro's Primary Practice
116 Mimosa Dr
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 551-0083
What is Dr. Okoro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669869152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okoro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okoro
What is Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro's specialty?
Dr. Okoro is a Interventional Cardiologist near Thomasville, GA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okoro is affiliated with Hca Florida Memorial Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville 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 Kelechukwu Okoro accepting new patients in Thomasville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelechukwu Okoro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okoro's office at (229) 551-0083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelechukwu Okoro?
Please contact Dr. Okoro's office at (229) 551-0083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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