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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ughovwa, Internist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Ughovwa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ughovwa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ughovwa’s office at (337) 738-9494.
Where did Dr. Ughovwa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Lagos
What languages does Dr. Ughovwa speak?
Dr. Ughovwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ughovwa treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Ughovwa 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. Ughovwa. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Ughovwa perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa 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. Ughovwa's office.
Does Dr. Ughovwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Ughovwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 738-9494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ughovwa accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Ughovwa in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ughovwa's office located?
Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa's Primary Practice
4200 Nelson Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 738-9494
What is Dr. Ughovwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ughovwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770521536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ughovwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ughovwa
What is Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa's specialty?
Dr. Ughovwa is a Internist near Lake Charles, LA.
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. Ughovwa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ughovwa is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial 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 Ejiro Ughovwa accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ejiro Ughovwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ughovwa's office at (337) 738-9494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ejiro Ughovwa?
Please contact Dr. Ughovwa's office at (337) 738-9494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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