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Who is Dr. Akerman, Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Paul Akerman, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI. He is board certified. Dr. Akerman graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akerman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akerman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akerman’s office at (401) 421-8800.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akerman?
Dr. Paul Akerman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akerman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Acid Disorders, Stretta procedure for GERD, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Providence/RI community, Dr. Akerman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Akerman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Auburn Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mount Auburn Hospital Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Akerman board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Akerman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akerman speak?
Dr. Akerman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akerman treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Akerman 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. Akerman. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does Dr. Akerman perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Akerman 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. Akerman. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Hemostasis
- Colonoscopy for Bleeding
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Small Intestine Endoscopy to Stop Bleeding
- Upper Endoscopy with Tube Placement
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Small Intestine Endoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- Enteroscopy with Bleeding Control
- Small Bowel Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Deep Enteroscopy
- Intestinal Bleeding Treatment Endoscopy
- EGD with Catheter Insertion
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Tube
- Flexible Endoscopy for Tube Placement
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Enteroscopy
- Diagnostic Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Scope
- Enteroscopy with Hemostasis
- Ileum Endoscopy with Bleeding Control
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Enteroscopy with Biopsy
- Small Bowel Endoscopy
- Intestinal Biopsy (Endoscopic)
- Enteroscopy with biopsy
- Deep small bowel endoscopy
- Ileum endoscopy
- Small bowel scope with tissue sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 44366: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
- 43241: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of intraluminal tube or catheter
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 44360: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 44378: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with control of bleeding (eg, injection, bipolar cautery, unipolar cautery, laser, heater probe, stapler, plasma coagulator)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 44361: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, not including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 44377: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- ERCP with Sphincterotomy
- ERCP with Stent Placement
- ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
- ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
- Diagnostic ERCP
- ERCP with Bile Duct Dilation
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- Bile duct scope
- Pancreatic duct scope
- Papillotomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
- Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Bile Duct Stent Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
- ERCP Stone Removal
- Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
- Biliary stent removal and replacement
- Pancreatic duct stent exchange
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Dilation
- Bile Duct Widening via ERCP
- Pancreatic Duct Balloon Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
- 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
- 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
- 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
- 43260: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43277: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with trans-endoscopic balloon dilation of biliary/pancreatic duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), including sphincterotomy, when performed, each duct
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- ERCP with Gallstone Removal
- ERCP
- Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
- Biliary Duct Stone Removal
- Pancreatic Duct Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- EGD with Polypectomy
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
- Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Small Intestine Endoscopy (Enteroscopy)
- Small bowel scope
- Enteroscopy
- Ileum endoscopy
- Diagnostic intestinal endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 44376: Small intestinal endoscopy, enteroscopy beyond second portion of duodenum, including ileum; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
- EGD with Stent
- Esophageal Stent Placement
- Stomach Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Does Dr. Akerman accept my insurance?
Dr. Akerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 421-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akerman accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. Akerman in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AllWays Health Partners (MA)
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Medicare
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Point32Health
State of Rhode Island
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akerman's office located?
What is Dr. Akerman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942302773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akerman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akerman
What is Dr. Paul Akerman's specialty?
Dr. Akerman is a Gastroenterologist near Providence, RI. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Akerman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Akerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akerman is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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 Paul Akerman accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Paul Akerman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Akerman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akerman's office at (401) 421-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Akerman?
Please contact Dr. Akerman's office at (401) 421-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Akerman have?
Dr. Paul Akerman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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