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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akram, Hospitalist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Javed Akram, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years. Dr. Akram is currently affiliated with Virginia Hospitalist. Dr. Akram is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akram’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akram’s office at (804) 327-4046.
Where did Dr. Akram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Bahawalpur, Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Akram speak?
Dr. Akram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akram typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akram 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. Akram. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Akram typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Javed Akram may include:
Please contact Dr. Akram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akram accept my insurance?
Dr. Akram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 327-4046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akram accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Akram in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akram's office located?
What is Dr. Akram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558580365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akram
What is Dr. Javed Akram's specialty?
Dr. Akram is a Hospitalist near Richmond, VA.
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. Javed Akram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akram is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Wvu Medicine Berkeley 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 Javed Akram accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Javed Akram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javed Akram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (804) 327-4046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javed Akram?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (804) 327-4046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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