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Who is Dr. Onafowokan, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Joel Onafowokan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Onafowokan graduated from Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is a member of the North Carolina Medical Society. Dr. Onafowokan is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Onafowokan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Onafowokan’s office at (704) 366-7182.
Where did Dr. Onafowokan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center | Univ of British Columbia/BC Children's Hospital
Medical School: Tay Nguyen Universite Ecole de Medecine
Is Dr. Onafowokan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Joel Onafowokan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Onafowokan speak?
Dr. Onafowokan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Onafowokan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Onafowokan 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. Onafowokan. 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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Onafowokan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joel Onafowokan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Onafowokan's office.
Does Dr. Onafowokan accept my insurance?
Dr. Onafowokan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 366-7182 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Onafowokan accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Onafowokan in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Onafowokan's office located?
Dr. Joel Onafowokan's Primary Practice
3626 Latrobe Dr
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 366-7182
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
North Carolina Medical Society
Member
What is Dr. Onafowokan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Onafowokan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790745495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Onafowokan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Onafowokan
What is Dr. Joel Onafowokan's specialty?
Dr. Onafowokan is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Onafowokan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joel Onafowokan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Onafowokan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Duke Health Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Inc.. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Joel Onafowokan accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Joel Onafowokan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Onafowokan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Onafowokan's office at (704) 366-7182 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Onafowokan?
Please contact Dr. Onafowokan's office at (704) 366-7182 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Onafowokan have?
Dr. Joel Onafowokan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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