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Dr. Chima Akunne

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akunne, Podiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Chima Akunne is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akunne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akunne’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akunne’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Akunne speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Akunne treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Akunne 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. Akunne. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • External Surgical Wound Opening
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • External wound dehiscence
    • Surgical incision separation
    • Outer wound rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
    • T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Left Foot Pain
    • Right Foot Pain
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Ache in left foot
    • Left foot discomfort
    • Sore left foot
    • Aching right foot
    • Right foot discomfort
    • Pain in right sole

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79672: Pain in left foot
    • M79671: Pain in right foot

    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:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    Also known as:

    • Right Toe Pain
    • Pain
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right toes
    • Right toe discomfort
    • Pain in right foot digits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79674: Pain in right toe(s)

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Foot Ulcers
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    • Foot Wounds from Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 1 Diabetes Foot Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E10621: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Wound Dressing Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Non-surgical dressing care
    • Wound care visit
    • Dressing replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing

    Does Dr. Akunne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akunne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akunne accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Akunne in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akunne's office located?

    Dr. Chima Akunne's Primary Practice

    16777 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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    Dr. Chima Akunne's Practice 2

    139 Veterans Blvd

    Denham Springs, LA 70726

    (225) 761-5200

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    Dr. Chima Akunne's Practice 3

    10310 The Grove Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70836

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

    Dr. Akunne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376809889.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akunne?

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

    What is Dr. Chima Akunne's specialty?

    Dr. Akunne is a Podiatrist near Baton Rouge, LA. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Akunne to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Chima Akunne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akunne is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Podiatrist?

    Explore Podiatrist 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 Chima Akunne accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Chima Akunne is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chima Akunne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akunne's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Chima Akunne?

    Please contact Dr. Akunne's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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