Dr. Akara Forsythe, MD
Bowie, MD
15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Forsythe, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Bowie, MD?
Where did Dr. Forsythe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Forsythe speak?
Dr. Forsythe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Forsythe typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Forsythe 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. Forsythe. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Forsythe typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Akara Forsythe may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Forsythe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Forsythe accept my insurance?
Dr. Forsythe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 755-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forsythe accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Forsythe in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Forsythe's office located?
Dr. Akara Forsythe's Primary Practice
6911 Laurel Bowie Rd Ste 212
Bowie, MD 20715
(301) 755-9500
What hospitals are Dr. Forsythe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Forsythe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Forsythe's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forsythe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770621039.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forsythe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forsythe