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Who is Dr. Akinyemi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Akinyemi graduated from University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital Program. Dr. Akinyemi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akinyemi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akinyemi’s office at (956) 230-3181.
Where did Dr. Akinyemi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Port Harcourt College of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Akinyemi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akinyemi speak?
Dr. Akinyemi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akinyemi typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akinyemi 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. Akinyemi. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akinyemi typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akinyemi 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. Akinyemi. 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:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Akinyemi accept my insurance?
Dr. Akinyemi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 230-3181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akinyemi accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Akinyemi in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akinyemi's office located?
Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi's Primary Practice
1806 Runnels St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 230-3181
What is Dr. Akinyemi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akinyemi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477740405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akinyemi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akinyemi
What is Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi's specialty?
Dr. Akinyemi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Harlingen, TX.
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. Emmanuel Akinyemi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akinyemi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Emmanuel Akinyemi accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akinyemi's office at (956) 230-3181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emmanuel Akinyemi?
Please contact Dr. Akinyemi's office at (956) 230-3181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi have?
Dr. Emmanuel Akinyemi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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