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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. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Akoto typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Sports Participation Health Examination
- Sports Safety
- Sports Physical
- Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
- Athletic Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akoto typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edna Akoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akoto is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein 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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