Summary

Dr. Sai Akella is an internal medicine physician with 26 years of experience caring for patients with a wide range of health conditions. She earned her medical degree from Andhra Medical College and has dedicated more than two decades to providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Akella speaks English and brings extensive expertise to her practice.

Dr. Akella practices at multiple locations throughout the Bronx, including affiliations with Bronxcare Health System. She specializes in managing diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. Her focus includes treating high blood pressure and providing preventive care through vaccinations like flu shots and COVID-19 boosters. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Andhra Medical College
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella has 3 locations

Bronxcare Dr Martin Luther King Jr Health Center

1265 Franklin AveBronx, NY 10456
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:30 pm
SunClosed

Bronxcare Health System

1650 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10457
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bronx Lebanon Health And Wellness Center

199 Mount Eden PkwyBronx, NY 10457
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic
Bronx , NYNew York , NYBROOKLYN , NYNorth Bergen , NJ
Med School: Andhra Medical College Med School: Zicklin School of Business Med School: Alexandria University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Med School: University Of Baghdad College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan - Medicaid
  • AgeWell New York
  • Amida Care - Medicaid
  • ArchCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicaid
  • Elderplan - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Elderplan - Medicare
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Hamaspik Choice - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • National Vision Administrators - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance - Medicaid
  • Physicians Mutual
  • RiverSpring Health Plans
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Andhra Medical College in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Akella's NPI number is 1386741312.

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Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella speaks English.
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Dr. Sai Lakshmi Akella is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System.
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