29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Akervall, Otolaryngologist in Ypsilanti, MI?
Dr. Jan Akervall, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Ypsilanti, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Akervall graduated from Lund University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Lund University Medical Center. Dr. Akervall is fluent in English, Swahili, and Swedish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akervall’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akervall’s office at (734) 793-2973.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akervall?
Dr. Jan Akervall, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akervall empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Head & Neck Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Ypsilanti/MI community, Dr. Akervall is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Akervall go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lund University Medical Center | LUND UNIVERSITY
Medical School: Lund University | Lund University Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akervall speak?
Dr. Akervall and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Swahili
Swedish
What conditions does Dr. Akervall treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Akervall 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. Akervall. 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:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Chronic widespread sinus infection
- All sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
- J324: Chronic pansinusitis
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Blocked Right Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
- Impacted Earwax Right Ear
- Excessive Right Earwax
- Right Earwax Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
- H6121: Impacted cerumen, right ear
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Supraglottic cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
ICD-10 Codes:
- C321: Malignant neoplasm of supraglottis
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
Also known as:
- Nosebleed
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Epistaxis
- Bleeding nose
- Nasal hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R040: Epistaxis
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
- Non-allergic nasal inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J300: Vasomotor rhinitis
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nose and Sinus Disorder
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Nasal problems
- Sinus problems
- Nose and sinus conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3489: Other specified disorders of nose and nasal sinuses
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does Dr. Akervall perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Akervall 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. Akervall. 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:
- Maxillary Sinus Tissue Removal (Endoscopic)
- Maxillary Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy with Maxillary Antrostomy
- Total Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Maxillary Antrostomy
- Sinus Tissue Biopsy
- Maxillary Sinus Surgery
- Balloon Sinus Dilation
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Transnasal Sinus Dilation
- Nasal endoscopy with sinus opening
- Maxillary sinus surgery
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Nasal Endoscopic Ethmoidectomy
- Sinus Clearance Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31267: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy; with removal of tissue from maxillary sinus
- 31295: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); maxillary sinus ostium, transnasal or via canine fossa
- 31256: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with maxillary antrostomy;
- 31255: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior)
Also known as:
- Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Ethmoidectomy
- Endoscopy
- Balloon sinuplasty
- Frontal sinus endoscopy
- Sinus opening dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- Ethmoid Sinus Surgery
- Sphenoid Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31296: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical, with dilation (eg, balloon dilation); frontal sinus ostium
- 31257: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical with ethmoidectomy; total (anterior and posterior), including sphenoidotomy
Also known as:
- Removal of Growth Inside the Nose
- Nasal Turbinate Reduction (Superficial)
- Intranasal lesion excision
- Nasal growth removal
- Laser treatment for nasal lesion
- Nose polyp removal
- Inferior turbinate ablation
- Nasal passage opening surgery
- Radiofrequency turbinate reduction
CPT Codes:
- 30117: Excision or destruction (eg, laser), intranasal lesion; internal approach
- 30801: Ablation, soft tissue of inferior turbinates, unilateral or bilateral, any method (eg, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, or tissue volume reduction); superficial
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Navigation
- Stereotactic Cranial Navigation
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Computer-Guided Neurosurgery
CPT Codes:
- 61782: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, extradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Does Dr. Akervall accept my insurance?
Dr. Akervall accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 793-2973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akervall accept in Ypsilanti, MI?
Dr. Akervall in Ypsilanti, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akervall's office located?
Dr. Jan Akervall's Primary Practice
5333 McAuley Dr Rm 2017
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 793-2973
What is Dr. Akervall's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akervall's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497718142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akervall?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akervall
What is Dr. Jan Akervall's specialty?
Dr. Akervall is a Otolaryngologist near Ypsilanti, MI. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Akervall to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jan Akervall affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akervall is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Trinity Health Ann Arbor 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
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Is Jan Akervall accepting new patients in Ypsilanti, MI?
Yes, Dr. Jan Akervall is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jan Akervall offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akervall's office at (734) 793-2973 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jan Akervall?
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