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Who is Dr. Akarichi, Critical Care Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Chiaka Akarichi, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akarichi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akarichi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akarichi’s office at (214) 456-7000.
What languages does Dr. Akarichi speak?
Dr. Akarichi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Akarichi typically treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Akarichi 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. Akarichi. 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Second-degree burn of the abdominal wall
- Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
- Burn on multiple areas of the right lower leg
- Burns
- Thermal injury
- Heat burn
- Skin burn
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Partial thickness burn on belly
- Moderate burn on abdomen
- Abdominal skin damage
- Partial-thickness burn on left foot
- Moderate left foot burn
- Left foot thermal injury
- Fire injury
- Scald injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T2122XA: Burn of second degree of abdominal wall, initial encounter
- T25222A: Burn of second degree of left foot, initial encounter
- T24091A: Burn of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right lower limb, except ankle and foot, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Akarichi typically perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Akarichi 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. Akarichi. 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:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
CPT Codes:
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Akarichi accept my insurance?
Dr. Akarichi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 456-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akarichi accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Akarichi in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akarichi's office located?
Dr. Chiaka Akarichi's Primary Practice
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 456-7000
What is Dr. Akarichi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akarichi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063715282.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akarichi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akarichi
What is Dr. Chiaka Akarichi's specialty?
Dr. Akarichi is a Critical Care Surgeon near Dallas, TX.
What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?
A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Chiaka Akarichi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akarichi is affiliated with William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, United Regional Healthcare System, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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
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Is Chiaka Akarichi accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Chiaka Akarichi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chiaka Akarichi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akarichi's office at (214) 456-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chiaka Akarichi?
Please contact Dr. Akarichi's office at (214) 456-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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