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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akande, Pediatrician in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akande’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akande’s office at (313) 577-4342.
What languages does Dr. Akande speak?
Dr. Akande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akande typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akande 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. Akande. 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:
- 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akande typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akande 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. Akande. 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:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Akande accept my insurance?
Dr. Akande accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 577-4342 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akande accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Akande in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akande's office located?
Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(313) 577-4342
What is Dr. Akande's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225659089.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akande?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akande
What is Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande's specialty?
Dr. Akande is a Pediatrician near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akande is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Oluwatofehinti Akande accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oluwatofehinti Akande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (313) 577-4342 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oluwatofehinti Akande?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (313) 577-4342 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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