27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okpor, Pulmonologist in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Kenneth Okpor, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Germantown, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Okpor completed his residency at Meharry Med College School Of Med. Dr. Okpor is fluent in English, Spanish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpor’s office.
Where did Dr. Okpor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Meharry Med College School Of Med
Medical School: Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okpor speak?
Dr. Okpor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Okpor treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Okpor 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. Okpor. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Okpor perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenneth Okpor may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okpor's office.
Does Dr. Okpor accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpor accept in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Okpor in Germantown, TN 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Okpor's office located?
What is Dr. Okpor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801830849.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpor
What is Dr. Kenneth Okpor's specialty?
Dr. Okpor is a Pulmonologist near Germantown, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Okpor to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Okpor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpor is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
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Is Kenneth Okpor accepting new patients in Germantown, TN?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Okpor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Okpor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpor's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Okpor?
Please contact Dr. Okpor's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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