AA
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akers, Critical Care Internist in Leechburg, PA?
Dr. Adam Akers, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Leechburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Akers is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akers’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akers’s office at (412) 647-3136.
What languages does Dr. Akers speak?
Dr. Akers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akers typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akers typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Adam Akers may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Akers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. Akers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-3136 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akers accept in Leechburg, PA?
Dr. Akers in Leechburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Akers' office located?
What is Dr. Akers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770554123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akers
What is Dr. Adam Akers's specialty?
Dr. Akers is a Critical Care Internist near Leechburg, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Adam Akers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akers is affiliated with Acmh Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Indiana Regional 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Adam Akers accepting new patients in Leechburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Akers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Akers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (412) 647-3136 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Akers?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (412) 647-3136 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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