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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akrami, Cardiologist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Brian Akrami, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akrami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akrami’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akrami’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akrami speak?
Dr. Akrami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Akrami treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Akrami 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. Akrami. 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Angina
- Angina
- Atypical Angina
- Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I208: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Which procedures does Dr. Akrami perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Akrami may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akrami's office.
Does Dr. Akrami accept my insurance?
Dr. Akrami 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. Akrami accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Akrami in Port Saint Lucie, FL 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Akrami's office located?
Dr. Brian Akrami's Primary Practice
1700 SE Hillmoor Dr Ste 407
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
What is Dr. Akrami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akrami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750320958.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akrami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akrami
What is Dr. Brian Akrami's specialty?
Dr. Akrami is a Cardiologist near Port Saint Lucie, FL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Akrami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Akrami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akrami is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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 Brian Akrami accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Yes, Dr. Brian Akrami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Akrami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akrami's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Akrami?
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