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Dr. Dana Ackerly, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ackerly, Internist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Dana Ackerly, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ackerly is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ackerly’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ackerly’s office at (202) 362-4467.

    Is Dr. Ackerly board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Dana Ackerly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ackerly speak?

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

    • English

    • Kannada

    What conditions does Dr. Ackerly treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Ackerly 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. Ackerly. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Liver Function Test
    • Liver Disease
    • Irregular Liver Function Study
    • Unusual Liver Exam
    • Liver Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R945: Abnormal results of liver function studies

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
    • PSP
    • Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
    • Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]

    Which procedures does Dr. Ackerly perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Dana Ackerly may include:

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

    Does Dr. Ackerly accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ackerly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 362-4467 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ackerly accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Ackerly in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • American Maritime Officer (AMO)

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Ackerly's office located?

    Dr. Dana Ackerly's Primary Practice

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 215

    Washington, DC 20016

    (202) 362-4467

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    Dr. Dana Ackerly's Practice 2

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

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

    Dr. Ackerly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730316555.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ackerly?

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

    What is Dr. Dana Ackerly's specialty?

    Dr. Ackerly is a Internist near Washington, DC.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Ackerly to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dana Ackerly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ackerly is affiliated with Pen Bay Medical Center, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Inova Loudoun Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dana Ackerly accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Dana Ackerly is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dana Ackerly offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ackerly's office at (202) 362-4467 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dana Ackerly?

    Please contact Dr. Ackerly's office at (202) 362-4467 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dana Ackerly have?

    Dr. Dana Ackerly is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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