Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akuma, Vascular Surgeon in Tamarac, FL?
Dr. Kelechi Akuma, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tamarac, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akuma graduated from University of Port Harcourt and completed his residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Dr. Akuma is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akuma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akuma’s office at (954) 726-0095.
Where did Dr. Akuma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: North Shore University Hospital
Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | Robert Wood Johnson Medical School GME | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Medical School: University of Port Harcourt
What languages does Dr. Akuma speak?
Dr. Akuma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akuma treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Akuma 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. Akuma. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Left Leg Pain at Rest
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Gangrene (Left Leg)
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Gangrene
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- PAD left leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia left leg
- Severe left leg artery pain
- PAD right leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia right leg
- Severe right leg artery pain
- PAD left leg gangrene
- Arterial gangrene left leg
- Left leg tissue death from artery disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70222: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg
- I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg
- I70262: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, left leg
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
- Bulging Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Weakened Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Descending Thoracic Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I7123: Aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease and Gangrene
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Gangrene
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease with Gangrene
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Circulation Problems with Gangrene from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1152: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease with Foot Ulcers in Left Leg
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with Foot Sores
- Poor Circulation with Foot Wounds
- Artery Disease with Foot Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70245: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Aneurysm
- Aneurysms
- Lower Extremity Aneurysm
- Leg Blood Vessel Bulge
- Peripheral Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I724: Aneurysm of artery of lower extremity
Also known as:
- Other Circulatory System Disorder
- Other Blood Vessel Problems
- Unspecified Circulatory Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I998: Other disorder of circulatory system
Which procedures does Dr. Akuma perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Kelechi Akuma may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akuma's office.
Does Dr. Akuma accept my insurance?
Dr. Akuma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 726-0095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akuma accept in Tamarac, FL?
Dr. Akuma in Tamarac, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CareCentrix
Century Healthcare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Akuma's office located?
Dr. Kelechi Akuma's Primary Practice
7421 N University Dr Ste 107
Tamarac, FL 33321
(954) 726-0095
Dr. Kelechi Akuma's Practice 2
8251 W Broward Blvd Ste 300
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 726-0095
What is Dr. Akuma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akuma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649539339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akuma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akuma
What is Dr. Kelechi Akuma's specialty?
Dr. Akuma is a Vascular Surgeon near Tamarac, FL. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Akuma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kelechi Akuma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akuma is affiliated with Hca Florida Northwest Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Kelechi Akuma accepting new patients in Tamarac, FL?
Yes, Dr. Kelechi Akuma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelechi Akuma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akuma's office at (954) 726-0095 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelechi Akuma?
Please contact Dr. Akuma's office at (954) 726-0095 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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