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Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune, MD

Takoma Park, MD

30 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bassey-Akamune, Pediatrician in Takoma Park, MD?

    Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Takoma Park, MD. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Bassey-Akamune graduated from College of Medicine Nigeria. Dr. Bassey-Akamune is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassey-Akamune’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassey-Akamune’s office at (301) 408-1885.

    Where did Dr. Bassey-Akamune go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul Korea (South/Republic Of) South Korea | University of Lagos / College of Medicine | College of Medicine Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bassey-Akamune board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Bassey-Akamune speak?

    Dr. Bassey-Akamune and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does Dr. Bassey-Akamune treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bassey-Akamune 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. Bassey-Akamune. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Moderate Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Moderate Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4541: Moderate persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Airway Spasm
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Acute airway constriction
    • Bronchial spasm
    • Sudden narrowing of airways

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9801: Acute bronchospasm

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bassey-Akamune perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bassey-Akamune's office.

    Does Dr. Bassey-Akamune accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassey-Akamune accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 408-1885 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassey-Akamune accept in Takoma Park, MD?

    Dr. Bassey-Akamune in Takoma Park, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bassey-Akamune's office located?

    Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune's Primary Practice

    7676 New Hampshire Ave Ste 420

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

    (301) 408-1885

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    What is Dr. Bassey-Akamune's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bassey-Akamune's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548244858.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassey-Akamune?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bassey-Akamune

    What is Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune's specialty?

    Dr. Bassey-Akamune is a Pediatrician near Takoma Park, MD. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Bassey-Akamune to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bassey-Akamune is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital 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 Felicia Bassey-Akamune accepting new patients in Takoma Park, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassey-Akamune's office at (301) 408-1885 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Felicia Bassey-Akamune?

    Please contact Dr. Bassey-Akamune's office at (301) 408-1885 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune have?

    Dr. Felicia Bassey-Akamune is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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