Overview
Richard Akers is an Ophthalmologist in Morganton, North Carolina. Dr. Akers is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eyelid Bump, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- 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
335 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
1622 E Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Akers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Akers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Akers by calling their office at 828-433-6223. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Akers a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Akers is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. Richard Akers specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Akers is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Eyelid Bump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Richard Akers accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Akers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-433-6223 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
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Akers isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Akers isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Akers isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.