27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Obijiofor, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Obijiofor graduated from University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Obijiofor is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Obijiofor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Obijiofor’s office at (281) 265-0760.
Where did Dr. Obijiofor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Texas @ Houston
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases
Medical School: University Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria | University of Nigeria, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Obijiofor board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Obijiofor speak?
Dr. Obijiofor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Obijiofor typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Obijiofor 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. Obijiofor. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Obijiofor typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor 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
Please contact Dr. Obijiofor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Obijiofor accept my insurance?
Dr. Obijiofor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 265-0760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Obijiofor accept in Sugar Land, TX?
Dr. Obijiofor in Sugar Land, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Texas Children's Hospital
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Verda Healthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Obijiofor's office located?
Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor's Primary Practice
16659 Southwest Fwy Ste 371
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 265-0760
What is Dr. Obijiofor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Obijiofor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245200393.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Obijiofor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Obijiofor
What is Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor's specialty?
Dr. Obijiofor is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sugar Land, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Obijiofor is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Detar Hospital Navarro 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Obiageli Obijiofor accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?
Yes, Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Obijiofor's office at (281) 265-0760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Obiageli Obijiofor?
Please contact Dr. Obijiofor's office at (281) 265-0760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor have?
Dr. Obiageli Obijiofor is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>