19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akst, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?
Where did Dr. Akst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Akst board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Seth Akst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Akst speak?
Dr. Akst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akst typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akst 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. Akst. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akst typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akst 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. Akst. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Cervical or Thoracic Epidural Injection for Pain
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Neck Epidural Injection
- Back Epidural Injection
- Spinal Pain Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 62324: Injection(s), including indwelling catheter placement, continuous infusion or intermittent bolus, of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Mid-Back Nerve Block
- Thoracic Spinal Nerve Injection
- Paravertebral Pain Block
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64461: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; single injection site (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Continuous Thoracic Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Block (PVB)
- Thoracic Paraspinous Block
- Continuous Nerve Block
- Chest Wall Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64463: Paravertebral block (PVB) (paraspinous block), thoracic; continuous infusion by catheter (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Akst accept my insurance?
Dr. Akst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 537-4563 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akst accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Akst in Washington, DC 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)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
MedStar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akst's office located?
Dr. Seth Akst's Primary Practice
5255 Loughboro Rd NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-4563
What hospitals are Dr. Akst affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Akst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881667459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akst