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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhimiona, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Collette Akhimiona, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akhimiona is fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhimiona’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhimiona’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akhimiona speak?
Dr. Akhimiona and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Akhimiona treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Akhimiona 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. Akhimiona. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Which procedures does Dr. Akhimiona perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Collette Akhimiona may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhimiona's office.
Does Dr. Akhimiona accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhimiona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhimiona accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Akhimiona in Houston, 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
Ameriprise Financial, Inc
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Integranet Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhimiona's office located?
What is Dr. Akhimiona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhimiona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811285646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhimiona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhimiona
What is Dr. Collette Akhimiona's specialty?
Dr. Akhimiona is a Internist near Houston, TX.
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. Akhimiona to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Collette Akhimiona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhimiona is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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?
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Is Collette Akhimiona accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Collette Akhimiona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Collette Akhimiona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhimiona's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Collette Akhimiona?
Please contact Dr. Akhimiona's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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