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Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh, MD

Rapid City, SD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Okoh, Gastroenterologist in Rapid City, SD?

    Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Rapid City, SD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Okoh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okoh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okoh’s office at (701) 234-2000.

    Where did Dr. Okoh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch

    Is Dr. Okoh board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Okoh speak?

    Dr. Okoh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Okoh treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Okoh 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. Okoh. 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:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Vomiting Blood
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Hematemesis
    • Bloody Vomit
    • Upper GI Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena
    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K920: Hematemesis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Okoh perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Okoh 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. Okoh. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Does Dr. Okoh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Okoh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 234-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Okoh accept in Rapid City, SD?

    Dr. Okoh in Rapid City, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of South Dakota

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Okoh's office located?

    Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh's Primary Practice

    353 Fairmont Blvd

    Rapid City, SD 57701

    (701) 234-2000

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    Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh's Practice 2

    5225 23rd Ave S

    Fargo, ND 58104

    (701) 417-2575

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    Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh's Practice 3

    1200 S Columbia Rd

    Grand Forks, ND 58201

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    What is Dr. Okoh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Okoh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013970482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okoh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okoh

    What is Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh's specialty?

    Dr. Okoh is a Gastroenterologist near Rapid City, SD. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Okoh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Okoh is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Trinity Hospital - Minot, ND, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth, Cuyuna Regional 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 Emuejevoke Okoh accepting new patients in Rapid City, SD?

    Yes, Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Okoh's office at (701) 234-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emuejevoke Okoh?

    Please contact Dr. Okoh's office at (701) 234-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh have?

    Dr. Emuejevoke Okoh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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