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Who is Dr. Akkaya, Cardiologist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Mehmet Akkaya, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. He is board certified. Dr. Akkaya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkaya’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkaya’s office at (801) 505-1689.
What languages does Dr. Akkaya speak?
Dr. Akkaya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akkaya treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Akkaya 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. Akkaya. 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:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Anterior Fascicular Block
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- LAFB
- Left bundle branch block variant
- RBBB
- Heart conduction delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- I444: Left anterior fascicular block
- I4519: Other right bundle-branch block
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Akkaya perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mehmet Akkaya may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akkaya's office.
Does Dr. Akkaya accept my insurance?
Dr. Akkaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (801) 505-1689 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akkaya accept in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Akkaya in Salt Lake City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthgram
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akkaya's office located?
Dr. Mehmet Akkaya's Primary Practice
University Of Utah Hospital Cardiology 3o N 1900 E Rm 4A100
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(801) 505-1689
What is Dr. Akkaya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akkaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003189622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkaya?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akkaya
What is Dr. Mehmet Akkaya's specialty?
Dr. Akkaya is a Cardiologist near Salt Lake City, UT. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Akkaya to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mehmet Akkaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akkaya is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta Va 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 Mehmet Akkaya accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Mehmet Akkaya is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mehmet Akkaya offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akkaya's office at (801) 505-1689 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mehmet Akkaya?
Please contact Dr. Akkaya's office at (801) 505-1689 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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