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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akkerman, Neurologist in Suitland, MD?
Dr. Ella Akkerman, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Suitland, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Akkerman is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkerman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkerman’s office at (240) 632-4000.
Where did Dr. Akkerman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Virginia
Is Dr. Akkerman board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Ella Akkerman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Akkerman speak?
Dr. Akkerman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Akkerman treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Akkerman 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. Akkerman. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Migraine with Aura
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis Affecting Other Body Parts
- Sarcoidosis
- Extrapulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Systemic Sarcoidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8689: Sarcoidosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neurological Disorder
- Neurologic Disease
- Nervous System Diseases
- Brain Disorders
- Spinal Cord Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8669: Personal history of other diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Brain Disease
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- IIH
- Benign intracranial hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- G932: Benign intracranial hypertension
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Akkerman perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Akkerman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Akkerman. 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.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Akkerman accept my insurance?
Dr. Akkerman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 632-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akkerman accept in Suitland, MD?
Dr. Akkerman in Suitland, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Inc.
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Akkerman's office located?
What is Dr. Akkerman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akkerman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043427370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkerman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akkerman
What is Dr. Ella Akkerman's specialty?
Dr. Akkerman is a Neurologist near Suitland, MD.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Akkerman to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ella Akkerman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akkerman is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Beebe Healthcare, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Inova Fair Oaks 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
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Is Ella Akkerman accepting new patients in Suitland, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ella Akkerman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ella Akkerman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akkerman's office at (240) 632-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ella Akkerman?
Please contact Dr. Akkerman's office at (240) 632-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ella Akkerman have?
Dr. Ella Akkerman is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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