47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akkad, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Ayman Akkad, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Akkad completed his residency at Med Coll Toledo. Dr. Akkad is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akkad’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akkad’s office at (313) 914-5591.
Where did Dr. Akkad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Toledo
Medical School: Universtiy of Damascus Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Akkad board certified in Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Ayman Akkad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Akkad speak?
Dr. Akkad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Akkad treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Akkad 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. Akkad. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
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- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Hirsutism
- Hair Problems
- Unwanted hair growth in women
- Male-pattern hair growth in females
- Excess body hair
ICD-10 Codes:
- L680: Hirsutism
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Enlarged Thyroid Gland
- Simple Goiter
- Thyroid Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- E049: Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Disorder
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Syndrome X
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8881: Metabolic syndrome and other insulin resistance
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Which procedures does Dr. Akkad perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ayman Akkad may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akkad's office.
Does Dr. Akkad accept my insurance?
Dr. Akkad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 914-5591 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akkad accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Akkad in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
McLaren Health Plan
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akkad's office located?
What is Dr. Akkad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akkad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841207412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akkad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akkad
What is Dr. Ayman Akkad's specialty?
Dr. Akkad is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Dearborn, MI. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Akkad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ayman Akkad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akkad is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Endocrinologist?
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Is Ayman Akkad accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Ayman Akkad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ayman Akkad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akkad's office at (313) 914-5591 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ayman Akkad?
Please contact Dr. Akkad's office at (313) 914-5591 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ayman Akkad have?
Dr. Ayman Akkad is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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