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Who is Dr. Ugokwe, Neurologist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Charles Ugokwe, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ugokwe graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Ugokwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ugokwe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ugokwe’s office at (318) 473-0773.
Where did Dr. Ugokwe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University C.I.F.A.S / School of Medicine | Tulane Univ School of Medicine | UNIVERSITY C.I.F.A.S
What languages does Dr. Ugokwe speak?
Dr. Ugokwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ugokwe treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ugokwe 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. Ugokwe. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Focal Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Partial Seizure Disorder
- Localized Onset Epilepsy
- Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Migraine Types
- Migraine
- Uncommon migraine
- Atypical migraine
- Complex migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43809: Other migraine, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Muscular Dystrophy
- MD
- Muscle Wasting Disease
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7100: Muscular dystrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Which procedures does Dr. Ugokwe perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Charles Ugokwe may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ugokwe's office.
Does Dr. Ugokwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Ugokwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 473-0773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ugokwe accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Ugokwe in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molex
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ugokwe's office located?
What is Dr. Ugokwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ugokwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144210717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ugokwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ugokwe
What is Dr. Charles Ugokwe's specialty?
Dr. Ugokwe is a Neurologist near Alexandria, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ugokwe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Charles Ugokwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ugokwe is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Charles Ugokwe accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Charles Ugokwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Ugokwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ugokwe's office at (318) 473-0773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Ugokwe?
Please contact Dr. Ugokwe's office at (318) 473-0773 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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