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Who is Dr. Akin, Family Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Allan Akin, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akin’s office at (423) 266-4588.
What languages does Dr. Akin speak?
Dr. Akin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akin 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. Akin. 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 here.
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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Allan Akin may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Akin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akin accept my insurance?
Dr. Akin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 266-4588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akin accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Akin in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akin's office located?
Dr. Allan Akin's Primary Practice
5600 Brainerd Rd Ste A4
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 266-4588
What is Dr. Akin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629698626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akin
What is Dr. Allan Akin's specialty?
Dr. Akin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
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. Allan Akin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Allan Akin accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Allan Akin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allan Akin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akin's office at (423) 266-4588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allan Akin?
Please contact Dr. Akin's office at (423) 266-4588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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