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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akpan, Family Medicine Specialist in Hanover, MD?
Dr. Edidiong Akpan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hanover, MD. Dr. Akpan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akpan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akpan’s office at (410) 553-8265.
What languages does Dr. Akpan speak?
Dr. Akpan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akpan typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akpan 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. Akpan. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akpan typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edidiong Akpan may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Akpan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akpan accept my insurance?
Dr. Akpan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 553-8265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akpan accept in Hanover, MD?
Dr. Akpan in Hanover, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akpan's office located?
Dr. Edidiong Akpan's Primary Practice
7556 Teague Rd Ste 450
Hanover, MD 21076
(410) 553-8265
What is Dr. Akpan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akpan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437610896.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akpan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akpan
What is Dr. Edidiong Akpan's specialty?
Dr. Akpan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hanover, MD.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edidiong Akpan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akpan is affiliated with Northwest Hospital, Um Baltimore Washington 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Edidiong Akpan accepting new patients in Hanover, MD?
Yes, Dr. Edidiong Akpan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edidiong Akpan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akpan's office at (410) 553-8265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edidiong Akpan?
Please contact Dr. Akpan's office at (410) 553-8265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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