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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akande, Hospitalist in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Shefiulai Akande is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Far Rockaway, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akande’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akande’s office at (516) 676-1100.
What languages does Dr. Akande speak?
Dr. Akande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akande typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akande 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. Akande. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akande typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Shefiulai Akande may include:
Please contact Dr. Akande's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akande accept my insurance?
Dr. Akande accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 676-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akande accept in Far Rockaway, NY?
Dr. Akande in Far Rockaway, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akande's office located?
Dr. Shefiulai Akande's Primary Practice
529 Beach 20th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(516) 676-1100
What is Dr. Akande's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851903181.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akande?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akande
What is Dr. Shefiulai Akande's specialty?
Dr. Akande is a Hospitalist near Far Rockaway, NY.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Shefiulai Akande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akande is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center 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 Shefiulai Akande accepting new patients in Far Rockaway, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shefiulai Akande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shefiulai Akande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (516) 676-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shefiulai Akande?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (516) 676-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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