14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akinwale, Retina Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Abumere Akinwale, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Akinwale is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akinwale’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akinwale’s office at (210) 949-9733.
Where did Dr. Akinwale go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akinwale speak?
Dr. Akinwale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akinwale treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Akinwale 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. Akinwale. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
- Type 2 Diabetes with Moderate Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Left Eye)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Diabetic Retinal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
- Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes
- Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Left Eye
- Moderate Retina Damage Left Eye with Macular Swelling
- Diabetic Macular Edema Left Eye
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
- E113513: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
- E113312: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Blocked Central Retinal Vein
- Retinal Disorder
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Eye Stroke
- CRVO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Retinal Disorder
- CRVO
- Eye stroke (vein)
- Central eye vein blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- H348110: Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
What procedures does Dr. Akinwale perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Akinwale 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. Akinwale. 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:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Akinwale accept my insurance?
Dr. Akinwale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 949-9733 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akinwale accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Akinwale in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akinwale's office located?
Dr. Abumere Akinwale's Primary Practice
8410 Datapoint Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 949-9733
Dr. Abumere Akinwale's Practice 2
17319 Interstate 35 N Ste 303
Schertz, TX 78154
(830) 214-2704
What is Dr. Akinwale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akinwale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083871818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akinwale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akinwale
What is Dr. Abumere Akinwale's specialty?
Dr. Akinwale is a Retina Specialist near San Antonio, TX. An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions. Contact Dr. Akinwale to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abumere Akinwale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akinwale is affiliated with South Central Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Abumere Akinwale accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Abumere Akinwale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abumere Akinwale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akinwale's office at (210) 949-9733 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abumere Akinwale?
Please contact Dr. Akinwale's office at (210) 949-9733 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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