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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akwara, Family Medicine Specialist in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Chioma Akwara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akwara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akwara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akwara’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akwara speak?
Dr. Akwara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akwara typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akwara 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. Akwara. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akwara typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akwara 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. Akwara. 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:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Does Dr. Akwara accept my insurance?
Dr. Akwara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akwara accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Akwara in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akwara's office located?
What is Dr. Akwara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akwara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639523731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akwara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akwara
What is Dr. Chioma Akwara's specialty?
Dr. Akwara is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bowie, MD.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Chioma Akwara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akwara is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Chioma Akwara accepting new patients in Bowie, MD?
Yes, Dr. Chioma Akwara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chioma Akwara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akwara's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chioma Akwara?
Please contact Dr. Akwara's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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