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Dr. Kenneth Akalonu, MD

Phenix City, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akalonu, Family Medicine Specialist in Phenix City, AL?

    Dr. Kenneth Akalonu, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Phenix City, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akalonu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akalonu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akalonu’s office at (706) 721-4075.

    What languages does Dr. Akalonu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Akalonu treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akalonu 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. Akalonu. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Other viral stomach flu
    • Non-rotavirus enteritis
    • Various viral gut infections
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0839: Other viral enteritis
    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Which procedures does Dr. Akalonu perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kenneth Akalonu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Akalonu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akalonu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-4075 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akalonu accept in Phenix City, AL?

    Dr. Akalonu in Phenix City, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akalonu's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Akalonu's Primary Practice

    4401 Riverchase Dr

    Phenix City, AL 36867

    (706) 721-4075

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    Dr. Kenneth Akalonu's Practice 2

    83825 Highway 9

    Ashland, AL 36251

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    Dr. Kenneth Akalonu's Practice 3

    1530 US Highway 43

    Winfield, AL 35594

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

    Dr. Akalonu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417268186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akalonu?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Akalonu's specialty?

    Dr. Akalonu is a Family Medicine Specialist near Phenix City, AL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Akalonu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kenneth Akalonu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akalonu is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Phoebe Sumter 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Kenneth Akalonu accepting new patients in Phenix City, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Akalonu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Akalonu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akalonu's office at (706) 721-4075 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Akalonu?

    Please contact Dr. Akalonu's office at (706) 721-4075 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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