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Dr. Omar Akhras, MD
Sparta, GA
46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhras, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Sparta, GA?
Dr. Omar Akhras, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Sparta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified. Dr. Akhras graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Med Ctr, General Surgery; Danville Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery; St Joseph'S Hosp Of Atlanta, General Surgery. Dr. Akhras is fluent in English, Arabic, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhras’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhras’s office at (706) 444-6521.
Where did Dr. Akhras go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geisinger Med Ctr, General Surgery; Danville Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery; St Joseph'S Hosp Of Atlanta, General Surgery | Geisinger Health System Program
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhras speak?
Dr. Akhras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Japanese
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Akhras treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Akhras 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. Akhras. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, 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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Akhras perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Akhras 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. Akhras. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Akhras accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhras accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 444-6521 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhras accept in Sparta, GA?
Dr. Akhras in Sparta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Georgia Health Advantage
Gilsbar
Medicare
MedImpact
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhras' office located?
What is Dr. Akhras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114936531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhras
What is Dr. Omar Akhras's specialty?
Dr. Akhras is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Sparta, GA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Akhras to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Akhras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhras is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin , Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Piedmont Macon 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 Omar Akhras accepting new patients in Sparta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Omar Akhras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Akhras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhras's office at (706) 444-6521 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Akhras?
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