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Dr. Ziad Akl, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akl, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Ziad Akl, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Akl graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Infectious Diseases; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akl is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akl’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akl’s office at (202) 521-8120.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Infectious Diseases; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Internal Medicine | Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program

    • Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India

    Is Dr. Akl board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ziad Akl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Akl speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akl typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akl 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. Akl. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akl typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ziad Akl may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akl's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 521-8120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akl accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Akl in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akl's office located?

    Dr. Ziad Akl's Primary Practice

    1001 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 210

    Washington, DC 20036

    (202) 521-8120

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    Dr. Ziad Akl's Practice 2

    3517 S Jefferson St

    Falls Church, VA 22041

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

    Dr. Akl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053324301.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akl?

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

    What is Dr. Ziad Akl's specialty?

    Dr. Akl is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Ziad Akl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akl is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Ziad Akl accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Ziad Akl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ziad Akl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akl's office at (202) 521-8120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ziad Akl?

    Please contact Dr. Akl's office at (202) 521-8120 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akl's office located?

    Dr. Akl's offices are located in Washington, DC and Falls Church, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ziad Akl have?

    Dr. Ziad Akl is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.