Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
UT Health Carthage
409 Cottage Rd, 
Carthage, TX 

Overview

Gerald Akpassa is a Palliative Medicine provider in Carthage, Texas. Dr. Akpassa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pseudobulbar Affect, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UT Health Carthage
409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX 75633
Other Locations
Paris Regional Medical Center
865 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gerald Akpassa

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Akpassa?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Gerald Akpassa by calling their office at 903-693-3841. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Gerald Akpassa a top-rated expert for Pseudobulbar Affect?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gerald Akpassa is classified as an Advanced expert for Pseudobulbar Affect, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Gerald Akpassa specialize in?

While Dr. Gerald Akpassa is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pseudobulbar Affect, Gastrostomy, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.

Does Dr. Gerald Akpassa accept my insurance?

Dr. Gerald Akpassa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 903-693-3841 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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