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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okpara, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newhall, CA?
Dr. Okemefuna Okpara, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newhall, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Okpara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okpara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okpara’s office at (213) 228-3538.
What languages does Dr. Okpara speak?
Dr. Okpara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Okpara treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Okpara 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. Okpara. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Coronavirus Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Coronavirus
- Common Cold Coronavirus
- Respiratory Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B342: Coronavirus infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer
- Chronic Skin Ulcer with Muscle Involvement
- Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg with Muscle Involvement
- Skin Condition
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Open Sore
- Skin Wound
- Non-healing Wound
- Deep Skin Ulcer
- Muscle-Affected Skin Ulcer
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Deep Leg Ulcer
- Muscle-Involved Skin Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L98492: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with fat layer exposed
- L98495: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
- L97815: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with muscle involvement without evidence of necrosis
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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
What procedures does Dr. Okpara perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Okpara 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. Okpara. 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.
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
- Gastrostomy Tube Change
- Cecostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Does Dr. Okpara accept my insurance?
Dr. Okpara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 228-3538 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okpara accept in Newhall, CA?
Dr. Okpara in Newhall, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
FirstMerit Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Okpara's office located?
Dr. Okemefuna Okpara's Primary Practice
25044 Peachland Ave Ste 110
Newhall, CA 91321
(213) 228-3538
Dr. Okemefuna Okpara's Practice 3
28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy Ste 200
Valencia, CA 91355
(213) 228-3538
What is Dr. Okpara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okpara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205802428.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okpara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okpara
What is Dr. Okemefuna Okpara's specialty?
Dr. Okpara is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newhall, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Okpara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Okemefuna Okpara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okpara is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Okemefuna Okpara accepting new patients in Newhall, CA?
Yes, Dr. Okemefuna Okpara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Okemefuna Okpara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okpara's office at (213) 228-3538 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Okemefuna Okpara?
Please contact Dr. Okpara's office at (213) 228-3538 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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