Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Akers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akers’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akers typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Sepsis
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akers typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Akers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital - Arlington, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie, Usmd Hospital At Arlington, United Regional Healthcare System 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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