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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Adkins, Medical Toxicologist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Alek Adkins, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Adkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Adkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Adkins’s office at (614) 722-2000.
What languages does Dr. Adkins speak?
Dr. Adkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Adkins typically treat?
As a Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Adkins 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. Adkins. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Medical Toxicologist like Dr. Adkins typically perform?
As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alek Adkins may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Adkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Adkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Adkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 722-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Adkins accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Adkins in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Adkins' office located?
What is Dr. Adkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Adkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699270538.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Adkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Adkins
What is Dr. Alek Adkins's specialty?
Dr. Adkins is a Medical Toxicologist near Columbus, OH.
What does a Medical Toxicologist do?
Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures.
Is this Dr. Alek Adkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Adkins is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Ohiohealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Ohiohealth Grant Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Ohio State The James Cancer 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
When to see a Medical Toxicologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alek Adkins accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Alek Adkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alek Adkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Adkins's office at (614) 722-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alek Adkins?
Please contact Dr. Adkins's office at (614) 722-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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