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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako, Internist in Americus, GA?
Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako’s office at (662) 293-7686.
What languages does Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako speak?
Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako 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. Emmanuel Christian Ako. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako accept my insurance?
Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 293-7686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako accept in Americus, GA?
Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako in Americus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's office located?
Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako's Primary Practice
120 US Highway 280 W
Americus, GA 31719
(662) 293-7686
What is Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164041976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako
What is Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako's specialty?
Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako is a Internist near Americus, GA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Tanner Medical Center - Villa Rica 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
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Is Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako accepting new patients in Americus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's office at (662) 293-7686 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Besseri Emmanuel Christian Ako?
Please contact Dr. Emmanuel Christian Ako's office at (662) 293-7686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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