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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akmal, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Khan Akmal, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Akmal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akmal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akmal’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akmal speak?
Dr. Akmal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Akmal typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Akmal 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. Akmal. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Akmal typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Khan Akmal may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Akmal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akmal accept my insurance?
Dr. Akmal 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. Akmal accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Akmal in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akmal's office located?
What is Dr. Akmal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akmal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376804054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akmal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akmal
What is Dr. Khan Akmal's specialty?
Dr. Akmal is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Khan Akmal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akmal is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Khan Akmal accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Khan Akmal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Khan Akmal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akmal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Khan Akmal?
Please contact Dr. Akmal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908