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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akande, Hospitalist in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Oluwayomi Akande, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Dothan, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Akande graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Akande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akande’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akande’s office at (770) 918-5000.
Where did Dr. Akande go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul Korea (South/Republic Of) South Korea | University of Lagos / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akande speak?
Dr. Akande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akande treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Akande 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. Akande. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Akande perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Oluwayomi Akande may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akande's office.
Does Dr. Akande accept my insurance?
Dr. Akande accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 918-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akande accept in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Akande in Dothan, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akande's office located?
Dr. Oluwayomi Akande's Primary Practice
1108 Ross Clark Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(770) 918-5000
What is Dr. Akande's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akande's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326082199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akande?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akande
What is Dr. Oluwayomi Akande's specialty?
Dr. Akande is a Hospitalist near Dothan, AL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Akande to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Oluwayomi Akande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akande is affiliated with Adventhealth Redmond 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 Oluwayomi Akande accepting new patients in Dothan, AL?
Yes, Dr. Oluwayomi Akande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oluwayomi Akande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (770) 918-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oluwayomi Akande?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office at (770) 918-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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