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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwauche, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Nwauche is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwauche’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwauche’s office at (704) 900-7761.
What languages does Dr. Nwauche speak?
Dr. Nwauche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nwauche treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nwauche 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. Nwauche. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bruise on Head
- Bruises
- Head contusion
- Head bump
- Black and blue mark on head
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0093XA: Contusion of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Nwauche perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nwauche's office.
Does Dr. Nwauche accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwauche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 900-7761 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwauche accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Nwauche in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nwauche's office located?
Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche's Primary Practice
6608 E Wt Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 900-7761
What is Dr. Nwauche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwauche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922053248.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwauche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwauche
What is Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche's specialty?
Dr. Nwauche is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Nwauche to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwauche is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?
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Is Ugwuala Nwauche accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ugwuala Nwauche offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwauche's office at (704) 900-7761 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ugwuala Nwauche?
Please contact Dr. Nwauche's office at (704) 900-7761 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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