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Dr. Valentine Otuechere, MD
Riverside, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Otuechere, Internist in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Valentine Otuechere, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Otuechere graduated from University Of Benin, College of Medicine and completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program. Dr. Otuechere is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Otuechere’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Otuechere’s office at (951) 343-1616.
Where did Dr. Otuechere go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Otuechere speak?
Dr. Otuechere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Otuechere treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Otuechere 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. Otuechere. 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:
- 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Check-up
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Device Follow-up
- Birth Control Surveillance
- Family Planning Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3049: Encounter for surveillance of other contraceptives
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- First-time Prescription for Other Birth Control
- Birth Control
- Initial prescription for alternative contraception
- Starting non-pill/shot/patch birth control
- New prescription for other contraceptive methods
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30018: Encounter for initial prescription of other contraceptives
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Otuechere perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Valentine Otuechere 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. Otuechere's office.
Does Dr. Otuechere accept my insurance?
Dr. Otuechere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 343-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Otuechere accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Otuechere in Riverside, CA 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 Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Otuechere's office located?
Dr. Valentine Otuechere's Primary Practice
8990 Garfield St
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 343-1616
What is Dr. Otuechere's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Otuechere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508896275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Otuechere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Otuechere
What is Dr. Valentine Otuechere's specialty?
Dr. Otuechere is a Internist near Riverside, CA.
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. Otuechere to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Valentine Otuechere affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Otuechere is affiliated with Casa Colina Hospital And Centers For Healthcare 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 Valentine Otuechere accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Valentine Otuechere is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valentine Otuechere offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Otuechere's office at (951) 343-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valentine Otuechere?
Please contact Dr. Otuechere's office at (951) 343-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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