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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akl, Internist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Abir Akl, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akl is currently affiliated with Providence Hospital. Dr. Akl is fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akl’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akl’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akl speak?
Dr. Akl and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Russian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Akl typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Akl 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. Akl. 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:
- Abnormal Blood Gas Levels
- Blood
- Blood gas imbalance
- Irregular blood gases
- Blood gas disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7981: Abnormal blood-gas level
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
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Akl typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Akl 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. Akl. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Temporary Vein Access for Dialysis
- Vein-to-Vein Cannula Insertion
- Dialysis Catheter Placement (Vein)
- Vascular Access for Hemodialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36800: Insertion of cannula for hemodialysis, other purpose (separate procedure); vein to vein
Does Dr. Akl accept my insurance?
Dr. Akl 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. Akl accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Akl in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corewell Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akl's office located?
What is Dr. Akl's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205244076.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akl?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akl
What is Dr. Abir Akl's specialty?
Dr. Akl is a Internist near Dearborn, MI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Abir Akl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akl is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital - Novi Campus, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital 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
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Is Abir Akl accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Abir Akl is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abir Akl offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akl's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abir Akl?
Please contact Dr. Akl's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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