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Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally, MD

Fredonia, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akkinepally, Internist in Fredonia, NY?

    Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fredonia, NY. Dr. Akkinepally graduated from Washington University of Health and Sciences and completed her residency at Alameda County Medical Center Program. Dr. Akkinepally is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkinepally’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkinepally’s office at (716) 679-2233.

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

    • Residency: Alameda County Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Washington University of Health and Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Akkinepally speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Akkinepally typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Akkinepally 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. Akkinepally. 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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R296: Repeated falls

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Akkinepally typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Akkinepally 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. Akkinepally. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Akkinepally accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akkinepally accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 679-2233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akkinepally accept in Fredonia, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Family Choice

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akkinepally's office located?

    Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally's Primary Practice

    12 Center St Ste 1

    Fredonia, NY 14063

    (716) 679-2233

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    What hospitals are Dr. Akkinepally affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Akkinepally has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Sisters Of Charity Hospital,Buffalo, NY
    Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital,Williamsville, NY
    Buffalo General Medical Center,Buffalo, NY

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

    Dr. Akkinepally's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225372691.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkinepally?

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

    What is Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally's specialty?

    Dr. Akkinepally is an Internist near Fredonia, NY.

    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 Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akkinepally is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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 Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally accepting new patients in Fredonia, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akkinepally's office at (716) 679-2233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sita Lakshmi Akkinepally?

    Please contact Dr. Akkinepally's office at (716) 679-2233 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akkinepally's office located?

    Dr. Akkinepally's office is located in Fredonia, NY.