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28 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Nwagwu, Pediatrician in Adelanto, CA?
Dr. Odochi Nwagwu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Adelanto, CA. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nwagwu graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed her residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Nwagwu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwagwu’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwagwu’s office at (760) 246-9555.
Where did Dr. Nwagwu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Pediatrics | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Is Dr. Nwagwu board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Odochi Nwagwu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Nwagwu speak?
Dr. Nwagwu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nwagwu treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nwagwu 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. Nwagwu. 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Throat pain
- Pharyngitis
- Throat discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R070: Pain in throat
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
Also known as:
- Low Income
- Financial hardship
- Poverty
- Limited financial resources
- Economic disadvantage
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z596: Low income
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Refractive Amblyopia
- Amblyopia
- Refractive Errors
- Lazy eye from refractive error
- Anisometropic amblyopia
- Refractive lazy eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H53023: Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
What procedures does Dr. Nwagwu perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nwagwu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nwagwu. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Nwagwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwagwu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 246-9555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwagwu accept in Adelanto, CA?
Dr. Nwagwu in Adelanto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AlphaCare
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Inland Empire
Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc
State of California
State of Utah
The Medical Access Program
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Where is Dr. Nwagwu's office located?
What is Dr. Nwagwu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225010903.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwagwu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwagwu
What is Dr. Odochi Nwagwu's specialty?
Dr. Nwagwu is a Pediatrician near Adelanto, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Nwagwu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Odochi Nwagwu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nwagwu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, Kenneth Percy Peterson, Md, Inc., Loma Linda University Childrens Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. 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
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Is Odochi Nwagwu accepting new patients in Adelanto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Odochi Nwagwu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Odochi Nwagwu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwagwu's office at (760) 246-9555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Odochi Nwagwu?
Please contact Dr. Nwagwu's office at (760) 246-9555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Odochi Nwagwu have?
Dr. Odochi Nwagwu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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