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Who is Dr. Akers, Infectious Disease Specialist in Mansfield, TX?
Dr. Austin Akers, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Mansfield, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akers’s office at (817) 539-9091.
What languages does Dr. Akers speak?
Dr. Akers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akers treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akers 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. Akers. 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:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- Sepsis
- MRSA Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
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
Which procedures does Dr. Akers perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Austin Akers may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akers' office.
Does Dr. Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. Akers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 539-9091 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akers accept in Mansfield, TX?
Dr. Akers in Mansfield, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akers' office located?
Dr. Austin Akers' Primary Practice
350 Matlock Rd Ste 201
Mansfield, TX 76063
(817) 539-9091
What is Dr. Akers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245687672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akers
What is Dr. Austin Akers's specialty?
Dr. Akers is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Mansfield, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Akers to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Austin Akers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akers is affiliated with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Austin Akers accepting new patients in Mansfield, TX?
Yes, Dr. Austin Akers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Austin Akers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (817) 539-9091 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Austin Akers?
Please contact Dr. Akers's office at (817) 539-9091 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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