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46 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Akilesh, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Kumar Akilesh, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Akilesh graduated from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College. Dr. Akilesh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akilesh’s office at (207) 973-8670.
Where did Dr. Akilesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Is Dr. Akilesh board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kumar Akilesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Akilesh speak?
Dr. Akilesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akilesh typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akilesh 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. Akilesh. 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:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Small for Gestational Age Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
- SGA newborn
- Growth-restricted baby
- Intrauterine growth restriction
- Low birth weight baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0717: Other low birth weight newborn, 1750-1999 grams
- P0518: Newborn small for gestational age, 2000-2499 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Infant Low Blood Sugar
- Low Glucose in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P704: Other neonatal hypoglycemia
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0738: Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- NAS in newborns
- Infant opioid withdrawal
- Baby drug dependency symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akilesh typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Akilesh may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Akilesh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akilesh accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Akilesh's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Akilesh's office located?
What is Dr. Akilesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akilesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790761997.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akilesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akilesh
What is Dr. Kumar Akilesh's specialty?
Dr. Akilesh is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Bangor, ME.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Kumar Akilesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akilesh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kumar Akilesh accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Kumar Akilesh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kumar Akilesh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akilesh's office at (207) 973-8670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kumar Akilesh?
Please contact Dr. Akilesh's office at (207) 973-8670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kumar Akilesh have?
Dr. Kumar Akilesh is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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