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- Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD
Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD
Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD
Offers telehealth
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Insurance Accepted
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Passage HMOFlex Connecticut EPO
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SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPOBluePPO HSA PPO
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Complete PPO Plus
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Open Access PlusCigna HMOCigna PPO
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FreedomLiberty
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MagnaCare PPO
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOEmpire HospitalEmpire Hospital/Medical (Trad)Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
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Pro Plans EPOPro Plus Plans EPOTotal Plans EPO
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MVP Health Care HMOMVP Health Plan EPO
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Navigate HMOOptions PPONavigate POSChoice Plus POSNexus Open Access
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Fidelis Care
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GHI CBPHIP Prime HMO
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BCBS PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS IIChoice Plus POS IIAetna HMOSavings Plus of Metro, NYPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthAPCN Open Access Aetna SelectManaged Choice (Open Access) POSElect Choice (Open Access) EPOPremier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS IIOpen Choice PPOSignature Administrators PPOSelect
Locations
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Metropolitan Hospital Center1901 1st Ave Ste 704, New York, NY 10029
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Education
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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE GUAYAQUIL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
2005
Board Certifications
- Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franco-Akel's profile.
Dr. Franco-Akel in specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Franco-Akel frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes With Renal Manifestations and Diabetes Type 2. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Franco-Akel's office is located at 1901 1st Ave Ste 704 New York, NY 10029. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Franco-Akel provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.
Yes, Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.
Hospital Affiliations
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
1901 1st Ave, New York, NY