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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akay, Infectious Disease Specialist in Harrisburg, PA?
Dr. Okan Akay, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Harrisburg, PA. He is board certified. Dr. Akay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akay’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akay’s office at (717) 614-4420.
What languages does Dr. Akay speak?
Dr. Akay and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akay treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akay 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. Akay. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Akay perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Okan Akay may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akay's office.
Does Dr. Akay accept my insurance?
Dr. Akay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 614-4420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akay accept in Harrisburg, PA?
Dr. Akay in Harrisburg, PA 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Akay's office located?
Dr. Okan Akay's Primary Practice
810 Sir Thomas Ct # 101
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 614-4420
What is Dr. Akay's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548503584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akay?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akay
What is Dr. Okan Akay's specialty?
Dr. Akay is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Harrisburg, PA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Akay to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Okan Akay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akay is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Okan Akay accepting new patients in Harrisburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Okan Akay is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Okan Akay offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akay's office at (717) 614-4420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Okan Akay?
Please contact Dr. Akay's office at (717) 614-4420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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