41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aker, Diagnostic Radiologist in Sauget, IL?
Is Dr. Aker board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Omer Aker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Aker speak?
Dr. Aker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Turkish
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Aker typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Aker 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. Aker. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Aker typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Omer Aker may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Aker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Aker accept my insurance?
Dr. Aker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aker accept in Sauget, IL?
Dr. Aker in Sauget, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Aker's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Aker affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Aker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Aker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205821543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aker