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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akins, Hospitalist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. James Akins, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA. Dr. Akins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akins’s office at (706) 651-3232.
What languages does Dr. Akins speak?
Dr. Akins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akins typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akins 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. Akins. 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
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akins typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Akins may include:
Please contact Dr. Akins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akins accept my insurance?
Dr. Akins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 651-3232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akins accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Akins in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akins' office located?
What is Dr. Akins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912495516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akins
What is Dr. James Akins's specialty?
Dr. Akins is a Hospitalist near Augusta, GA.
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. James Akins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akins is affiliated with Mission 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Akins accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. James Akins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Akins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akins's office at (706) 651-3232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Akins?
Please contact Dr. Akins's office at (706) 651-3232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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