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Dr. Oranu Ibekie, MD
Family Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Internist
Merrillville, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ibekie, Family Medicine Specialist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Oranu Ibekie, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ibekie graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Hospitals, Family Medicine. Dr. Ibekie is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ibekie’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ibekie’s office.
Where did Dr. Ibekie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hospitals, Family Medicine | Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program
Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Ibekie board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Oranu Ibekie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ibekie speak?
Dr. Ibekie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ibekie typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ibekie 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. Ibekie. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioid Abuse
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
- Opioid misuse
- Drug abuse (opioids)
- Problem opioid use
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F1110: Opioid abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ibekie typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ibekie 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. Ibekie. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Ibekie accept my insurance?
Dr. Ibekie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ibekie accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Ibekie in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ibekie's office located?
What is Dr. Ibekie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ibekie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134190713.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ibekie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ibekie
What is Dr. Oranu Ibekie's specialty?
Dr. Ibekie is a Family Medicine Specialist near Merrillville, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Oranu Ibekie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ibekie is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Iu Health Methodist 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Oranu Ibekie accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Oranu Ibekie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oranu Ibekie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ibekie's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oranu Ibekie?
Please contact Dr. Ibekie's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Oranu Ibekie have?
Dr. Oranu Ibekie is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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