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33 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akande, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Adewunmi Akande, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Akande graduated from FacultÈ de MÈdecine de Bujumbura and completed his residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology; Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akande is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akande’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akande’s office.
Where did Dr. Akande go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Anesthesiology; Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine | Brigham and Women's Hospital | Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University Of Benin, College of Medicine | National University of Benin / Faculty of Medicine | FacultÈ de MÈdecine de Bujumbura
Is Dr. Akande board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Adewunmi Akande, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Akande speak?
Dr. Akande and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akande typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Worn Lumbar Discs
- Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Drug Addiction
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Dependence
- Drug Abuse
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1920: Other psychoactive substance dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akande typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akande 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Akande accept my insurance?
Dr. Akande 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. Akande accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Akande in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akande's office located?
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 1063405306.
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. Adewunmi Akande's specialty?
Dr. Akande is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Charlotte, NC.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Adewunmi Akande affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akande is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Adewunmi Akande accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Adewunmi Akande is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adewunmi Akande offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adewunmi Akande?
Please contact Dr. Akande's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adewunmi Akande have?
Dr. Adewunmi Akande is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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