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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akam, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Eftitan Akam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Akam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akam’s office at (617) 414-4676.
What languages does Dr. Akam speak?
Dr. Akam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akam treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Akam 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. Akam. 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:
- ABO Incompatibility in Newborns
- Blood Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- ABO disease in babies
- ABO blood type problem infant
- ABO sensitization newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P551: ABO isoimmunization of newborn
Also known as:
- Large for Gestational Age Baby
- Birth Weight
- LGA baby
- Heavy for gestational age newborn
- Baby born too big
ICD-10 Codes:
- P081: Other heavy for gestational age newborn
Also known as:
- Infant of Diabetic Mother Syndrome
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- IDM syndrome
- Baby of diabetic mom
- Newborn affected by maternal diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- P701: Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
Also known as:
- Small for Gestational Age Newborn
- Birth Weight
- SGA newborn
- Growth-restricted baby
- Intrauterine growth restriction
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0510: Newborn small for gestational age, unspecified weight
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Microcephaly
- Brain Malformations
- Autosomal recessive primary microcephaly
- Small Head Syndrome
- Congenital Microcephaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q02: Microcephaly
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Tongue-Tie
- Birth Defects
- Tongue Disorder
- Ankyloglossia
- Short Lingual Frenulum
- Tied Tongue
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q381: Ankyloglossia
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Which procedures does Dr. Akam perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Eftitan Akam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akam's office.
Does Dr. Akam accept my insurance?
Dr. Akam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 414-4676 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akam accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Akam in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
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Where is Dr. Akam's office located?
Dr. Eftitan Akam's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 414-4676
What is Dr. Akam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568950483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akam
What is Dr. Eftitan Akam's specialty?
Dr. Akam is a Internist near Boston, MA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Akam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Eftitan Akam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akam is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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 Internist?
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Is Eftitan Akam accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Eftitan Akam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eftitan Akam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akam's office at (617) 414-4676 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eftitan Akam?
Please contact Dr. Akam's office at (617) 414-4676 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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