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Who is Dr. Akella, Critical Care Internist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Padmastuti Akella, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA. Dr. Akella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akella’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akella’s office at (508) 363-6208.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akella?
Dr. Padmastuti Akella, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Critical Care Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akella empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Respiratory Failure, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Worcester, MA community, Dr. Akella is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Akella speak?
Dr. Akella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akella typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Akella 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. Akella. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Akella typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Padmastuti Akella may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Akella's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akella accept my insurance?
Dr. Akella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 363-6208 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akella accept in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Akella in Worcester, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CMS
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
SOLIS Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Akella's office located?
Dr. Padmastuti Akella's Primary Practice
123 Summer St
Worcester, MA 01608
(508) 363-6208
What is Dr. Akella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467988873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akella
What is Dr. Padmastuti Akella's specialty?
Dr. Akella is a Critical Care Internist near Worcester, MA.
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. Padmastuti Akella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akella is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital 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
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Is Padmastuti Akella accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Padmastuti Akella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Padmastuti Akella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akella's office at (508) 363-6208 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Padmastuti Akella?
Please contact Dr. Akella's office at (508) 363-6208 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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