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Dr. Joseph Akamah, MD

Nashville, TN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akamah, Interventional Cardiologist in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Joseph Akamah, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akamah completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akamah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akamah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akamah’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    Where did Dr. Akamah go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Akamah board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Akamah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Akamah speak?

    Dr. Akamah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Akamah treat?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Akamah 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. Akamah. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Disease
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Precordial pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Akamah perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Akamah may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akamah's office.

    Does Dr. Akamah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akamah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akamah accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Akamah in Nashville, 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

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    Where is Dr. Akamah's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Akamah's Primary Practice

    1301 Medical Center Dr

    Nashville, TN 37232

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. Joseph Akamah's Practice 2

    1919 Charlotte Ave

    Nashville, TN 37203

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    Dr. Joseph Akamah's Practice 3

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

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    What is Dr. Akamah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akamah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598822967.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akamah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akamah

    What is Dr. Joseph Akamah's specialty?

    Dr. Akamah is a Interventional Cardiologist near Nashville, TN. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Akamah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Akamah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akamah is affiliated with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Cookeville Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?

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    Is Joseph Akamah accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Akamah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Akamah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akamah's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Akamah?

    Please contact Dr. Akamah's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Akamah have?

    Dr. Joseph Akamah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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