30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akin, Body Imaging Specialist in Washington, DC?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akin?
Dr. Esma Akin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Body Imaging Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Detection & Staging, CT Scan, Nuclear Cardiology, PET Imaging, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. Akin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Akin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Nuclear Medicine; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Psychiatry | Georgetown University Hospital | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Ankara Universitesi Tip Fakultesi
Is Dr. Akin board certified as a Body Imaging Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Esma Akin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine , American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Akin speak?
Dr. Akin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Body Imaging Specialist like Dr. Akin typically treat?
As a Body Imaging Specialist, Dr. Akin 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. Akin. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Abdominal Imaging
- Abnormal belly scan
- Unusual abdominal imaging
- Abdominal scan findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R935: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum
What procedures does a Body Imaging Specialist like Dr. Akin typically perform?
As a Body Imaging Specialist, Dr. Akin 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. Akin. 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:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Does Dr. Akin accept my insurance?
Dr. Akin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akin accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Akin in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akin's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Akin affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Akin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164495164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akin