Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Miura-Akamine, Physiatrist in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Miura-Akamine graduated from University of Hawaii and completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Miura-Akamine is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Miura-Akamine’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Miura-Akamine’s office at (808) 243-6050.
Where did Dr. Miura-Akamine go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Hawaii
Is Dr. Miura-Akamine board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Miura-Akamine speak?
Dr. Miura-Akamine and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Miura-Akamine treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Miura-Akamine 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. Miura-Akamine. 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:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
What procedures does Dr. Miura-Akamine perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Miura-Akamine 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. Miura-Akamine. 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
Does Dr. Miura-Akamine accept my insurance?
Dr. Miura-Akamine accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 243-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Miura-Akamine accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Miura-Akamine in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CMS
HealthComp
Humana
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Miura-Akamine's office located?
What is Dr. Miura-Akamine's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Miura-Akamine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396846465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Miura-Akamine?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Miura-Akamine
What is Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine's specialty?
Dr. Miura-Akamine is a Physiatrist near Honolulu, HI. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Miura-Akamine to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Miura-Akamine is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Merle Miura-Akamine accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Miura-Akamine's office at (808) 243-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merle Miura-Akamine?
Please contact Dr. Miura-Akamine's office at (808) 243-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine have?
Dr. Merle Miura-Akamine is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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