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Dr. Edna Akoto

Bronx, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akoto, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Edna Akoto is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Akoto graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Program. Dr. Akoto is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akoto’s office at (718) 220-6272.

    Where did Dr. Akoto go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

    What languages does Dr. Akoto speak?

    Dr. Akoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Akoto treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akoto 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. Akoto. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Cough Variant Asthma
    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • CVA
    • Asthma with Cough
    • Chronic Cough Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45991: Cough variant asthma
    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Adjustment Disorder
    • Mental Disorder
    • Situational Depression
    • Stress Response Syndrome
    • Reaction to Stress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4320: Adjustment disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Akoto perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akoto 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. Akoto. 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:

    • Developmental Screening
    • Developmental and Behavioral Screening Tests
    • Child Development Checkup
    • Developmental Milestone Survey
    • Speech and Language Screen

    CPT Codes:

    • 96110: Developmental screening (eg, developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument

    Also known as:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
    • Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions Test
    • OAE Hearing Screen
    • Newborn Hearing Test
    • Inner Ear Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92587: Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions; limited evaluation (to confirm the presence or absence of hearing disorder, 3-6 frequencies) or transient evoked otoacoustic emissions, with interpretation and report

    Also known as:

    • Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Dietary Counseling
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Registered Dietitian Consultation

    CPT Codes:

    • 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes

    Does Dr. Akoto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 220-6272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akoto accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Akoto in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Akoto's office located?

    Dr. Edna Akoto's Primary Practice

    2676 Grand Concourse # B

    Bronx, NY 10458

    (718) 220-6272

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    What is Dr. Akoto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093006975.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akoto?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akoto

    What is Dr. Edna Akoto's specialty?

    Dr. Akoto is a Pediatrician near Bronx, NY. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Akoto to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Edna Akoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akoto is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital (Moses Campus) which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Edna Akoto accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Edna Akoto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edna Akoto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akoto's office at (718) 220-6272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Edna Akoto?

    Please contact Dr. Akoto's office at (718) 220-6272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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