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15 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Akiki, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Needham, MA?
Dr. Ghania El Akiki, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Needham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El Akiki graduated from Lebanese University / Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. El Akiki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Akiki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Akiki’s office at (781) 453-3000.
Where did Dr. El Akiki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lebanese University / Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. El Akiki board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ghania El Akiki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El Akiki speak?
Dr. El Akiki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. El Akiki treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. El Akiki 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. El Akiki. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. El Akiki perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghania El Akiki may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Akiki's office.
Does Dr. El Akiki accept my insurance?
Dr. El Akiki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 453-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Akiki accept in Needham, MA?
Dr. El Akiki in Needham, MA 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 Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Akiki's office located?
What is Dr. El Akiki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Akiki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114117256.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Akiki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Akiki
What is Dr. Ghania El Akiki's specialty?
Dr. El Akiki is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Needham, MA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. El Akiki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghania El Akiki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Akiki is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ghania El Akiki accepting new patients in Needham, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ghania El Akiki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghania El Akiki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Akiki's office at (781) 453-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghania El Akiki?
Please contact Dr. El Akiki's office at (781) 453-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghania El Akiki have?
Dr. Ghania El Akiki is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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