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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akache, Hospitalist in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Rola Akache, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Summerville, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akache is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akache’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akache’s office at (843) 832-5000.
What languages does Dr. Akache speak?
Dr. Akache and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akache typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akache 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. Akache. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akache typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Rola Akache may include:
Please contact Dr. Akache's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akache accept my insurance?
Dr. Akache accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 832-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akache accept in Summerville, SC?
Dr. Akache in Summerville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akache's office located?
What is Dr. Akache's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akache's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972008878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akache?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akache
What is Dr. Rola Akache's specialty?
Dr. Akache is a Hospitalist near Summerville, SC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Rola Akache affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akache is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, Musc Health University 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
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Is Rola Akache accepting new patients in Summerville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Rola Akache is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rola Akache offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akache's office at (843) 832-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rola Akache?
Please contact Dr. Akache's office at (843) 832-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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