32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwankwo, Internist in Smyrna, TN?
Where did Dr. Nwankwo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Meharry Med Coll Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Meharry Medical College Program A
Medical School: University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria | Meharry Medical College
Is Dr. Nwankwo board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ukpong Nwankwo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwankwo speak?
Dr. Nwankwo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nwankwo typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nwankwo 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. Nwankwo. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nwankwo typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ukpong Nwankwo 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. Nwankwo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nwankwo accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwankwo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 459-4686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwankwo accept in Smyrna, TN?
Dr. Nwankwo in Smyrna, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amerivantage Rx
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwankwo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwankwo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwankwo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwankwo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518914050.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwankwo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwankwo
What is Dr. Ukpong Nwankwo's specialty?
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.