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Dr. Sayanta Akkad, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akkad, Internist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Sayanta Akkad, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akkad graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program. Dr. Akkad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkad’s office at (415) 291-0489.

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

    • Residency: Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Akkad speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Internist, Dr. Akkad 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. Akkad. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    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

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

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

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sayanta Akkad may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akkad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akkad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akkad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 291-0489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akkad accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Akkad in San Francisco, 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Akkad's office located?

    Dr. Sayanta Akkad's Primary Practice

    3885 24th St

    San Francisco, CA 94114

    (415) 291-0489

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    Dr. Sayanta Akkad's Practice 2

    590 Forest Ave

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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

    Dr. Akkad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801155387.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkad?

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

    What is Dr. Sayanta Akkad's specialty?

    Dr. Akkad is a Internist near San Francisco, CA.

    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. Sayanta Akkad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akkad is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Marinhealth Medical Center, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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

    When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Sayanta Akkad accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sayanta Akkad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sayanta Akkad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akkad's office at (415) 291-0489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sayanta Akkad?

    Please contact Dr. Akkad's office at (415) 291-0489 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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