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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akashi, Internist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Alaric Akashi, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akashi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akashi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akashi’s office at (415) 833-2200.
What languages does Dr. Akashi speak?
Dr. Akashi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Akashi typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Akashi 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. Akashi. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Akashi typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alaric Akashi may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Akashi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akashi accept my insurance?
Dr. Akashi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 833-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akashi accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Akashi in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akashi's office located?
Dr. Alaric Akashi's Primary Practice
2238 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 833-2200
What is Dr. Akashi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285784264.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akashi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akashi
What is Dr. Alaric Akashi's specialty?
Dr. Akashi is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Alaric Akashi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akashi is affiliated with Novato Community Hospital, Marinhealth 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alaric Akashi accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alaric Akashi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaric Akashi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akashi's office at (415) 833-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaric Akashi?
Please contact Dr. Akashi's office at (415) 833-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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