28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Al-Akash, Pediatric Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
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Where did Dr. Al-Akash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine
Is Dr. Al-Akash board certified as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Samhar Al-Akash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Al-Akash speak?
Dr. Al-Akash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Al-Akash typically treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Al-Akash 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. Al-Akash. 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Al-Akash typically perform?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Al-Akash 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. Al-Akash. 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:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Does Dr. Al-Akash accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Akash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 792-6161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Akash accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Al-Akash in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Oscar
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Where is Dr. Al-Akash's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Al-Akash affiliated with?
Dr. Al-Akash has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Al-Akash's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Akash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700829173.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Akash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Akash