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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. 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Atanda typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
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:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
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
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Atanda typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Atanda 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
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
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
Elderplan
Humana
MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akeem Atanda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Atanda is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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