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Dr. Imad Akel, MD

Pediatrician

Fontana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akel, Pediatrician in Fontana, CA?

    Dr. Imad Akel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akel is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akel’s office at (760) 843-9414.

    What languages does Dr. Akel speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akel 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. Akel. 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:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Imad Akel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Akel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 843-9414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akel accept in Fontana, CA?

    Dr. Akel in Fontana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Molina Healthcare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akel's office located?

    Dr. Imad Akel's Primary Practice

    7950 Cherry Ave Ste 105

    Fontana, CA 92336

    (760) 843-9414

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    Dr. Imad Akel's Practice 2

    1129 W 4th St

    Ontario, CA 91762

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    Dr. Imad Akel's Practice 3

    501 S Idaho St Ste 100

    La Habra, CA 90631

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

    Dr. Akel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467908251.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akel?

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

    What is Dr. Imad Akel's specialty?

    Dr. Akel is a Pediatrician near Fontana, CA.

    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. Imad Akel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akel is affiliated with Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Riverside Community Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital, St. Bernardine Medical Center 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. Imad Akel accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Imad Akel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Imad Akel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akel's office at (760) 843-9414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Imad Akel?

    Please contact Dr. Akel's office at (760) 843-9414 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akel's office located?

    Dr. Akel's offices are located in Fontana, CA, Ontario, CA, and La Habra, CA.