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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akel, Endocrinologist in Binghamton, NY?
Dr. Bridget Akel, DO is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Binghamton, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akel is fluent in English, Arabic, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akel’s office at (315) 464-5726.
What languages does Dr. Akel speak?
Dr. Akel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Akel typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Akel 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. Akel. 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:
- 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:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Akel typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Akel 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. Akel. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Akel accept my insurance?
Dr. Akel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-5726 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akel accept in Binghamton, NY?
Dr. Akel in Binghamton, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Highmark Health
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akel's office located?
What is Dr. Akel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407080559.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akel
What is Dr. Bridget Akel's specialty?
Dr. Akel is a Endocrinologist near Binghamton, NY.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Bridget Akel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akel is affiliated with Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Cayuga Medical Center, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital 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 Bridget Akel accepting new patients in Binghamton, NY?
Yes, Dr. Bridget Akel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bridget Akel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akel's office at (315) 464-5726 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bridget Akel?
Please contact Dr. Akel's office at (315) 464-5726 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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