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Dr. Loretta Akpala, MD
Minneapolis, MN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Akpala, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Loretta Akpala, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN. She is board certified. Dr. Akpala is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akpala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akpala’s office at (612) 302-8200.
What languages does Dr. Akpala speak?
Dr. Akpala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akpala treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Akpala 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. Akpala. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Akpala perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Loretta Akpala may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akpala's office.
Does Dr. Akpala accept my insurance?
Dr. Akpala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 302-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akpala accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Akpala in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Hennepin Health Plan (MN)
Humana
Medica
Medicare
State of Minnesota
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akpala's office located?
Dr. Loretta Akpala's Primary Practice
2426 W Broadway Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 302-8200
What is Dr. Akpala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akpala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720721525.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akpala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akpala
What is Dr. Loretta Akpala's specialty?
Dr. Akpala is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Minneapolis, MN. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Akpala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Loretta Akpala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akpala is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
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Is Loretta Akpala accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Loretta Akpala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Loretta Akpala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akpala's office at (612) 302-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Loretta Akpala?
Please contact Dr. Akpala's office at (612) 302-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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