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Dr. Elena Ackah, MD

Dr. Elena Ackah, MD

Lock Haven, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ackah, Family Medicine Specialist in Lock Haven, PA?

    Dr. Elena Ackah, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lock Haven, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Ackah is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ackah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ackah’s office at (570) 398-1991.

    Is Dr. Ackah board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Ackah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ackah speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Ackah treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ackah 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. Ackah. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Pulmonary Embolism
    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Past Lung Blood Clot
    • Previous PE
    • History of Pulmonary Thromboembolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86711: Personal history of pulmonary embolism

    Also known as:

    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • DVT
    • Blood Clot in Leg
    • Pulmonary Embolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86718: Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Ackah perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ackah 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. Ackah. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Ackah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ackah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 398-1991 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ackah accept in Lock Haven, PA?

    Dr. Ackah in Lock Haven, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Ackah's office located?

    Dr. Elena Ackah's Primary Practice

    955 Bellefonte Ave

    Lock Haven, PA 17745

    (570) 398-1991

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    Dr. Elena Ackah's Practice 2

    68 Spring St # 203

    Lock Haven, PA 17745

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    Dr. Elena Ackah's Practice 3

    21 Geisinger Ln

    Lewistown, PA 17044

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

    Dr. Ackah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922289891.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ackah?

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

    What is Dr. Elena Ackah's specialty?

    Dr. Ackah is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lock Haven, PA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Ackah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Elena Ackah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ackah is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, UPMC Williamsport 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Elena Ackah accepting new patients in Lock Haven, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Elena Ackah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elena Ackah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ackah's office at (570) 398-1991 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elena Ackah?

    Please contact Dr. Ackah's office at (570) 398-1991 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Ackah have?

    Dr. Elena Ackah is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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