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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atanda, Trauma Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Akeem Atanda, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Atanda is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atanda’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atanda’s office at (718) 240-6213.
What languages does Dr. Atanda speak?
Dr. Atanda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Atanda treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Atanda 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. Atanda. 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:
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Incisional Hernia
- Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Inguinal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Repeated Groin Hernia
- Recurring Hernia in Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Lump in Right Breast
- Lump in Left Breast
- Breast Disease
- Right breast mass
- Right breast lesion
- Right breast nodule
- Left breast mass
- Left breast lesion
- Left breast nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6310: Unspecified lump in the right breast, unspecified quadrant
- N6320: Unspecified lump in the left breast, unspecified quadrant
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Lipoma of Head, Face, or Neck
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on head
- Lipoma of face
- Neck fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
- D170: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of head, face and neck
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:
- Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammogram
- Breast Exam
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Benign Breast Lump
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Disease
- Non-cancerous breast mass
- Breast fibroadenoma
- Benign breast disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
Also known as:
- Lipoma of the Skin or Under the Skin on the Right Arm
- Benign Tumor
- Fatty tumor on right arm
- Right arm subcutaneous lipoma
- Benign fatty growth on right arm
- Right arm lipoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1721: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of right arm
Also known as:
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Adhesions
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Scar Tissue in Abdomen
- Internal Scarring
- Bowel Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- K660: Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)
Which procedures does Dr. Atanda perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Akeem Atanda may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atanda's office.
Does Dr. Atanda accept my insurance?
Dr. Atanda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-6213 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atanda accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Atanda in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amida Care
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Atanda's office located?
What is Dr. Atanda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atanda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316249766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atanda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atanda
What is Dr. Akeem Atanda's specialty?
Dr. Atanda is a Trauma Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Atanda to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akeem Atanda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atanda is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale Hospital 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 Akeem Atanda accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Akeem Atanda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akeem Atanda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atanda's office at (718) 240-6213 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akeem Atanda?
Please contact Dr. Atanda's office at (718) 240-6213 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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