30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwabueze, Internist in Jackson, LA?
Where did Dr. Nwabueze go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nassau Co Med Ctr, Nephrology; Nassau Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Nassau University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria | Stony Brook University School of Medicine | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Nwabueze board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nnamdi Nwabueze, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwabueze speak?
Dr. Nwabueze and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Icelandic
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nwabueze typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nwabueze 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. Nwabueze. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nwabueze typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nnamdi Nwabueze 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. Nwabueze's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nwabueze accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwabueze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 634-3517 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwabueze accept in Jackson, LA?
Dr. Nwabueze in Jackson, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwabueze's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwabueze affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwabueze has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwabueze's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwabueze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871525667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwabueze?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwabueze
What is Dr. Nnamdi Nwabueze'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.