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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akers, Family Medicine Specialist in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Scott Akers, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wichita, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akers’s office at (316) 274-0142.
What languages does Dr. Akers speak?
Dr. Akers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akers treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
- R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
What procedures does Dr. Akers perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers. 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:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Simple Repair of Skin Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
- Suture of Superficial Wound
- Skin Laceration Repair
- Wound Closure
- Wounds and Injuries Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Does Dr. Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. Akers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 274-0142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akers accept in Wichita, KS?
Dr. Akers in Wichita, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FMH Benefit Services
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Wichita Preferred Provider Association
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Where is Dr. Akers' office located?
Dr. Scott Akers' Primary Practice
14700 W Saint Teresa St Ste 300
Wichita, KS 67235
(316) 274-0142
What is Dr. Akers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982965851.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akers
What is Dr. Scott Akers's specialty?
Dr. Akers is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wichita, KS. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Akers to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Scott Akers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akers is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center, NMC Health Medical Center, Ascension Via Christi St. Francis 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Scott Akers accepting new patients in Wichita, KS?
Yes, Dr. Scott Akers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Akers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (316) 274-0142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Akers?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (316) 274-0142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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