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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akbar, Pulmonologist in Saint Joseph, MI?
Dr. Sara Akbar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Saint Joseph, MI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akbar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akbar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akbar’s office at (616) 267-8244.
What languages does Dr. Akbar speak?
Dr. Akbar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Akbar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar. 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
- 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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Akbar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Akbar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akbar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-8244 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akbar accept in Saint Joseph, MI?
Dr. Akbar in Saint Joseph, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akbar's office located?
What is Dr. Akbar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649756685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbar
What is Dr. Sara Akbar's specialty?
Dr. Akbar is a Pulmonologist near Saint Joseph, MI.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Sara Akbar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akbar is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital - North 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sara Akbar accepting new patients in Saint Joseph, MI?
Yes, Dr. Sara Akbar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Akbar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office at (616) 267-8244 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Akbar?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office at (616) 267-8244 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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