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Dr. Obi Udekwu, MD

Anesthesiologist

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Udekwu, Anesthesiologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Obi Udekwu, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Udekwu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Udekwu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Udekwu’s office at (410) 328-6720.

    Is Dr. Udekwu board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Obi Udekwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Udekwu speak?

    Dr. Udekwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Udekwu typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Udekwu 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. Udekwu. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Udekwu typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Udekwu 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. Udekwu. 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Udekwu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Udekwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-6720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Udekwu accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Udekwu in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CommuniCare Health Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Udekwu's office located?

    Dr. Obi Udekwu's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-6720

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    Dr. Obi Udekwu's Practice 2

    2200 Kernan Dr

    Baltimore, MD 21207

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    What is Dr. Udekwu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Udekwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669416251.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Udekwu?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Udekwu

    What is Dr. Obi Udekwu's specialty?

    Dr. Udekwu is an Anesthesiologist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Obi Udekwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Udekwu is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Um Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, Um Charles Regional Medical Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Ummc Midtown Campus, Inova Fairfax 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 Dr. Obi Udekwu accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Obi Udekwu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Obi Udekwu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Udekwu's office at (410) 328-6720 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Obi Udekwu?

    Please contact Dr. Udekwu's office at (410) 328-6720 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Udekwu's office located?

    Dr. Udekwu's office is located in Baltimore, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Obi Udekwu have?

    Dr. Obi Udekwu is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.