Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ukwade, Internist in Friendswood, TX?
Dr. Philomena Ukwade, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Friendswood, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Ukwade graduated from University Of Benin, College of Medicine and completed her residency at John H Stroger Jr Hospital/Cook County Hospital. Dr. Ukwade is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ukwade’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ukwade’s office at (281) 482-4949.
Where did Dr. Ukwade go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: John H Stroger Jr Hospital/Cook County Hospital | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine | University Of Benin, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Ukwade board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Philomena Ukwade, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ukwade speak?
Dr. Ukwade and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ukwade typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ukwade 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. Ukwade. 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:
- 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:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Patient Refused Vaccination
- Vaccine refusal
- Refusal to vaccinate
- Immunization refusal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2821: Immunization not carried out because of patient refusal
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ukwade typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Philomena Ukwade 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. Ukwade's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ukwade accept my insurance?
Dr. Ukwade accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 482-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ukwade accept in Friendswood, TX?
Dr. Ukwade in Friendswood, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ukwade's office located?
Dr. Philomena Ukwade's Primary Practice
401 E Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-4949
What is Dr. Ukwade's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ukwade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972593358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ukwade?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ukwade
What is Dr. Philomena Ukwade's specialty?
Dr. Ukwade is a Internist near Friendswood, TX.
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.
Is this Dr. Philomena Ukwade affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ukwade is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Philomena Ukwade accepting new patients in Friendswood, TX?
Yes, Dr. Philomena Ukwade is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philomena Ukwade offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ukwade's office at (281) 482-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philomena Ukwade?
Please contact Dr. Ukwade's office at (281) 482-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philomena Ukwade have?
Dr. Philomena Ukwade is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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