Overview
James Akins is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Augusta, Georgia.
His clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3651 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Akins
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Akins?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Akins by calling their office at 706-651-3232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Akins a top-rated expert for Saddle Pulmonary Embolism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Akins is classified as an Experienced expert for Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, 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. James Akins specialize in?
While Dr. James Akins is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. James Akins accept my insurance?
Dr. James Akins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-651-3232 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Akins isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.

