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Dr. Akash Bhakta, DO

Physiatrist

Pasadena, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bhakta, Physiatrist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Akash Bhakta, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bhakta is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhakta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhakta’s office at (415) 331-4581.

    What languages does Dr. Bhakta speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bhakta typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bhakta 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. Bhakta. 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bhakta typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Akash Bhakta may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bhakta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bhakta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 331-4581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bhakta accept in Pasadena, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bhakta's office located?

    Dr. Akash Bhakta's Primary Practice

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (415) 331-4581

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    Dr. Akash Bhakta's Practice 2

    65 N Madison Ave Ste 800

    Pasadena, CA 91101

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    Dr. Akash Bhakta's Practice 3

    126 N San Gabriel Blvd

    San Gabriel, CA 91775

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

    Dr. Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639525074.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhakta?

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

    What is Dr. Akash Bhakta's specialty?

    Dr. Bhakta is a Physiatrist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Akash Bhakta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bhakta is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. 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. Akash Bhakta accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Akash Bhakta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akash Bhakta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bhakta's office at (415) 331-4581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Akash Bhakta?

    Please contact Dr. Bhakta's office at (415) 331-4581 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bhakta's office located?

    Dr. Bhakta's offices are located in Pasadena, CA and San Gabriel, CA.