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Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PHD

Cincinnati, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Asai, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH. He is board certified. Dr. Asai is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asai’s office at (513) 636-4415.

    Is Dr. Asai board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Akihiro Asai, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Asai speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Asai typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Asai 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. Asai. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Atresia
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Birth Defects
    • Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
    • Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
    • Bile Duct Atresia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q442: Atresia of bile ducts

    Also known as:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
    • PSC
    • Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
    • Sclerosing Cholangitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis

    What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Asai typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Asai 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. Asai. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Elastography
    • Elastography
    • FibroScan
    • Liver stiffness test
    • Shear wave elastography

    CPT Codes:

    • 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    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

    Does Dr. Asai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Asai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (513) 636-4415 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Asai accept in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Asai in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of West Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Asai's office located?

    Mlc 2010

    3333 Burnet Ave

    Cincinnati, OH 45229

    (513) 636-4415

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

    Dr. Asai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063672830.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asai?

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

    What is Dr. Akihiro Asai's specialty?

    Dr. Asai is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Cincinnati, OH.

    What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?

    A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.

    Is this Dr. Akihiro Asai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Asai is affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Aultman Hospital, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Union Hospital - Dover, Oh 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 Akihiro Asai accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Akihiro Asai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akihiro Asai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Asai's office at (513) 636-4415 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akihiro Asai?

    Please contact Dr. Asai's office at (513) 636-4415 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Akihiro Asai have?

    Dr. Akihiro Asai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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