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Dr. Aret Akian, MD

Los Angeles, CA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Akian, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Aret Akian, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Akian graduated from University of Montpellier U.F.R. of Medicine and completed his residency at Hosp Of St Raphael, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akian is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akian’s office at (213) 413-8660.

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

    • Residency: Hosp Of St Raphael, Internal Medicine | Hospital Of St Raphael | Hospital of St Raphael Program

    • Medical School: University De Montpellier I, Uer De Med, Montpellier, France | University of Poitiers / U.F.R. of Medicine And Pharmacy | University of Montpellier U.F.R. of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Akian speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Akian treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Akian 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. Akian. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intellectual Disability
    • Severe Intellectual Disability
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Mild Developmental Delay
    • Learning Disability (Intellectual)
    • Severe Cognitive Impairment
    • Profound Developmental Delay
    • Significant Intellectual Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F70: Mild intellectual disabilities
    • F72: Severe intellectual disabilities

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Paralysis or Weakness on Left Side After Stroke
    • Brain Disease
    • Paralysis
    • Left-sided stroke paralysis
    • Left hemiparesis after stroke
    • Left hemiplegia after stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69954: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following unspecified cerebrovascular disease affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Which procedures does Dr. Akian perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Aret Akian may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akian's office.

    Does Dr. Akian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 413-8660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akian accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Akian in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • GlobalHealth

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Akian's office located?

    Dr. Aret Akian's Primary Practice

    1711 W Temple St

    Los Angeles, CA 90026

    (213) 413-8660

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    Dr. Aret Akian's Practice 2

    1300 N Vermont Ave Ste 806

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 522-6262

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

    Dr. Akian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285792762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akian?

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

    What is Dr. Aret Akian's specialty?

    Dr. Akian is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Los Angeles, CA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Akian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Aret Akian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Akian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Hollywood Presbyterian 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 Aret Akian accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Aret Akian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aret Akian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akian's office at (213) 413-8660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aret Akian?

    Please contact Dr. Akian's office at (213) 413-8660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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