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Who is Dr. Chima, Infectious Disease Specialist in Fayetteville, NC?
Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chima graduated from University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Infectious Diseases; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chima is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chima’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chima’s office at (910) 615-4000.
Where did Dr. Chima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Infectious Diseases; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Calabar, Coll of Med Sci, Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria | University of Calabar College of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Chima board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chima speak?
Dr. Chima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chima treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chima 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. Chima. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Chima perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chima's office.
Does Dr. Chima accept my insurance?
Dr. Chima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 615-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chima accept in Fayetteville, NC?
Dr. Chima in Fayetteville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chima's office located?
Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima's Primary Practice
1774 Metromedical Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 615-4000
What is Dr. Chima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962494377.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chima
What is Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima's specialty?
Dr. Chima is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Fayetteville, NC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Chima to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chima is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Hoke Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Chukwuemeka Chima accepting new patients in Fayetteville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chima's office at (910) 615-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chukwuemeka Chima?
Please contact Dr. Chima's office at (910) 615-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima have?
Dr. Chukwuemeka Chima is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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