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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke’s office at (225) 289-6803.
Where did Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: College Of Medicine Of The University Of Lagos
What languages does Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke speak?
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke 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. Chimeka Anyanwoke. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- 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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke 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. Chimeka Anyanwoke's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke accept my insurance?
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 289-6803 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke's office located?
Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke's Primary Practice
3844 Convention St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 289-6803
Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke's Practice 3
2751 Wooddale Blvd Ste C
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
What is Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760465421.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke
What is Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke's specialty?
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
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. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke's office at (225) 289-6803 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gertrude Chimeka Anyanwoke?
Please contact Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke's office at (225) 289-6803 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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