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Who is Dr. Akram, Infectious Disease Specialist in Abington, PA?
Dr. Rakhshanda Akram, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Abington, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Akram is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akram’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akram’s office at (215) 481-6350.
What languages does Dr. Akram speak?
Dr. Akram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Akram treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akram 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. Akram. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Akram perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rakhshanda Akram 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. Akram's office.
Does Dr. Akram accept my insurance?
Dr. Akram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 481-6350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akram accept in Abington, PA?
Dr. Akram in Abington, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Akram's office located?
Dr. Rakhshanda Akram's Primary Practice
1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 481-6350
What is Dr. Akram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992041412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akram
What is Dr. Rakhshanda Akram's specialty?
Dr. Akram is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Abington, 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. Akram to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rakhshanda Akram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akram is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital 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
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Is Rakhshanda Akram accepting new patients in Abington, PA?
Yes, Dr. Rakhshanda Akram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakhshanda Akram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (215) 481-6350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakhshanda Akram?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (215) 481-6350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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