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Dr. Ashley Akkal

Pediatrician

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akkal, Pediatrician in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Ashley Akkal is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Akkal is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkal’s office at (434) 924-0000.

    What languages does Dr. Akkal speak?

    Dr. Akkal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Malayalam

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akkal typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akkal 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. Akkal. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other General Symptoms
    • Non-specific health complaints
    • Various symptoms
    • Unexplained health issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6889: Other general symptoms and signs

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akkal typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ashley Akkal may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akkal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akkal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akkal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akkal accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Akkal in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corewell Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akkal's office located?

    Dr. Ashley Akkal's Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

    (434) 924-0000

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    What is Dr. Akkal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akkal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225590789.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkal?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akkal

    What is Dr. Ashley Akkal's specialty?

    Dr. Akkal is a Pediatrician near Charlottesville, VA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Ashley Akkal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akkal is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Lakeview Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Ascension Borgess Hospital 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Ashley Akkal accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Ashley Akkal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashley Akkal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akkal's office at (434) 924-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ashley Akkal?

    Please contact Dr. Akkal's office at (434) 924-0000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akkal's office located?

    Dr. Akkal's office is located in Charlottesville, VA.