AA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Akkad, Infectious Disease Specialist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Apurva Akkad, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akkad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkad’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akkad speak?
Dr. Akkad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akkad treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Lung Transplant
- Liver Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Lung Transplantation
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
- Z942: Lung transplant status
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Valley Fever Meningitis
- Meningitis
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Fungal meningitis (Valley Fever)
- Coccidioidal meningitis
- Brain infection from Valley Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B384: Coccidioidomycosis meningitis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
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:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus Infection
- Fungal Lung Disease
- Aspergillus Fungus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B449: Aspergillosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Fungal Infection
- Mycosis
- Mold Infection
- Yeast Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B49: Unspecified mycosis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Which procedures does Dr. Akkad perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Apurva Akkad 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. Akkad's office.
Does Dr. Akkad accept my insurance?
Dr. Akkad 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. Akkad accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Akkad in Los Angeles, 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
Altamed Health Services
Centene
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Akkad's office located?
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 1760879340.
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. Apurva Akkad's specialty?
Dr. Akkad is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Akkad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Apurva Akkad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akkad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Keck Hospital Of Usc, Usc Norris Cancer Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with 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 Apurva Akkad accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Apurva Akkad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Apurva Akkad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akkad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Apurva Akkad?
Please contact Dr. Akkad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Los Angeles, CA
HS
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Harold Glenn San Agustin, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Los Angeles, CA
LA
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Liana Atallah, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Los Angeles, CA
MD
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Dube, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Los Angeles, CA