Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Oyelewu, Internist in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Richard Oyelewu, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Chester, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Oyelewu completed his residency at Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Oyelewu is fluent in English, Filipino; Pilipino, French, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, Tagalog, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oyelewu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oyelewu’s office at (610) 431-5000.
Where did Dr. Oyelewu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lankenau Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria
Is Dr. Oyelewu board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Oyelewu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oyelewu speak?
Dr. Oyelewu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino; Pilipino
French
Hindi
Malayalam
Spanish
Tagalog
Yoruba
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Oyelewu typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Oyelewu 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. Oyelewu. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Oyelewu typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Oyelewu 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. Oyelewu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Oyelewu accept my insurance?
Dr. Oyelewu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 431-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oyelewu accept in West Chester, PA?
Dr. Oyelewu in West Chester, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Oyelewu's office located?
Dr. Richard Oyelewu's Primary Practice
701 E Marshall St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 431-5000
What is Dr. Oyelewu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oyelewu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659345601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oyelewu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oyelewu
What is Dr. Richard Oyelewu's specialty?
Dr. Oyelewu is a Internist near West Chester, PA.
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. Richard Oyelewu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Oyelewu is affiliated with Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 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
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Is Richard Oyelewu accepting new patients in West Chester, PA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Oyelewu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Oyelewu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oyelewu's office at (610) 431-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Oyelewu?
Please contact Dr. Oyelewu's office at (610) 431-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Oyelewu have?
Dr. Richard Oyelewu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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