Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okere, Family Medicine Specialist in Savannah, GA?
Where did Dr. Okere go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Hlth-Univ Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Is Dr. Okere board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kennedy Okere, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okere speak?
Dr. Okere and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Yoruba
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Okere typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Okere 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. Okere. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Okere typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kennedy Okere may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Okere's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okere accept my insurance?
Dr. Okere accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (912) 826-3373 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okere accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Okere in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Okere's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Okere affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Okere has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Okere's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750347696.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okere?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okere