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Dr. Vincent Okeke, MD

Prince Frederick, MD

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okeke, Hospitalist in Prince Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Vincent Okeke, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Prince Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okeke is fluent in English and Igbo, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okeke’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okeke’s office.

    Where did Dr. Okeke go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria

    Is Dr. Okeke board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Okeke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Okeke speak?

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

    • English

    • Igbo

    What conditions does Dr. Okeke treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okeke 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. Okeke. 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

    • 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:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Okeke perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vincent Okeke may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okeke's office.

    Does Dr. Okeke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okeke 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. Okeke accept in Prince Frederick, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Okeke's office located?

    Dr. Vincent Okeke's Primary Practice

    100 Hospital Rd

    Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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    Dr. Vincent Okeke's Practice 2

    9113 Brandywine Rd Ste 102

    Clinton, MD 20735

    (301) 423-4551

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    Dr. Vincent Okeke's Practice 3

    7211 Hanover Pkwy

    Greenbelt, MD 20770

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

    Dr. Okeke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518961945.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okeke?

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

    What is Dr. Vincent Okeke's specialty?

    Dr. Okeke is a Hospitalist near Prince Frederick, MD. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Okeke to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vincent Okeke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okeke is affiliated with Calverthealth Medical Center 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 Vincent Okeke accepting new patients in Prince Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Vincent Okeke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vincent Okeke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okeke's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vincent Okeke?

    Please contact Dr. Okeke's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vincent Okeke have?

    Dr. Vincent Okeke is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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