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Who is Dr. Akkulugari, Family Medicine Specialist in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Shyam Akkulugari, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akkulugari is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkulugari’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkulugari’s office.
Is Dr. Akkulugari board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shyam Akkulugari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akkulugari speak?
Dr. Akkulugari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akkulugari typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akkulugari 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. Akkulugari. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akkulugari typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akkulugari 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. Akkulugari. 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 here.
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:
- 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 Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
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)
Does Dr. Akkulugari accept my insurance?
Dr. Akkulugari 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. Akkulugari accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Akkulugari in Lees Summit, MO 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 Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Kansas
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akkulugari's office located?
Dr. Shyam Akkulugari's Primary Practice
200 NE Missouri Rd Ste 200
Lees Summit, MO 64086
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Shyam Akkulugari an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Akkulugari has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Akkulugari, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Akkulugari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akkulugari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326031006.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkulugari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akkulugari
What is Dr. Shyam Akkulugari's specialty?
Dr. Akkulugari is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lees Summit, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Shyam Akkulugari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akkulugari is affiliated with Nkc Health, The University Of Kansas Hospital, Research Medical Center, Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, University Health Lakewood Medical Center, Overland Park Regional 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
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Is Shyam Akkulugari accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. Shyam Akkulugari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shyam Akkulugari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akkulugari's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shyam Akkulugari?
Please contact Dr. Akkulugari's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shyam Akkulugari have?
Dr. Shyam Akkulugari is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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