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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aktunc, Hospitalist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Erdem Aktunc, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Aktunc is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aktunc’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aktunc’s office at (210) 688-4596.
Is Dr. Aktunc board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Erdem Aktunc, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aktunc speak?
Dr. Aktunc and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Aktunc typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Aktunc 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. Aktunc. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Aktunc typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Erdem Aktunc may include:
Please contact Dr. Aktunc's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aktunc accept my insurance?
Dr. Aktunc accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 688-4596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aktunc accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Aktunc 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Aktunc's office located?
Dr. Erdem Aktunc's Primary Practice
16620 N US Highway 281 Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78232
(210) 688-4596
What is Dr. Aktunc's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aktunc's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306004114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aktunc?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aktunc
What is Dr. Erdem Aktunc's specialty?
Dr. Aktunc is a Hospitalist near San Antonio, TX.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Erdem Aktunc affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aktunc is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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 Erdem Aktunc accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Erdem Aktunc is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erdem Aktunc offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aktunc's office at (210) 688-4596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erdem Aktunc?
Please contact Dr. Aktunc's office at (210) 688-4596 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erdem Aktunc have?
Dr. Erdem Aktunc is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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