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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 with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akay’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akay typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Nocardiosis
- Bacterial Infection
- Nocardia Infection
- Nocardial Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- A439: Nocardiosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akay typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Akay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Okan Akay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akay is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg, Wellspan York Hospital, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Upmc Lititz, Upmc Carlisle, Geisinger 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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