28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nukuna, Internist in Newark, DE?
Where did Dr. Nukuna go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Lagos
Is Dr. Nukuna board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Nukuna, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nukuna speak?
Dr. Nukuna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nukuna typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nukuna 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. Nukuna. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nukuna typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Nukuna 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. Nukuna's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nukuna accept my insurance?
Dr. Nukuna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 366-1868 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nukuna accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Nukuna in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capstone
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Nukuna's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Nukuna's Primary Practice
111 Continental Dr Ste 406
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 366-1868
What hospitals are Dr. Nukuna affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nukuna has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nukuna's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nukuna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932189123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nukuna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nukuna
What is Dr. Kenneth Nukuna's specialty?
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.