Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Onunkwo, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elkhart, IN?
Where did Dr. Onunkwo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medical College of Wisconsin | MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Residency: Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City Medical Center | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A
Medical School: University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Onunkwo board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chiedu Onunkwo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2019, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2015
What languages does Dr. Onunkwo speak?
Dr. Onunkwo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Onunkwo typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Onunkwo 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. Onunkwo. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Onunkwo typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Chiedu Onunkwo may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Onunkwo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Onunkwo accept my insurance?
Dr. Onunkwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (574) 256-9032 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Onunkwo accept in Elkhart, IN?
Dr. Onunkwo in Elkhart, IN 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Onunkwo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Onunkwo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Onunkwo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Onunkwo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Onunkwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992752018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onunkwo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Onunkwo
What is Dr. Chiedu Onunkwo's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.