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Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician

  •  Gender: Male
  •  Experience: 31 years
  •  Graduated from: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
  •  Graduation year: 1990
  •  Sole propriator: No

About Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr.

He is located at 335 E Parker Rd, , in Morganton, NC 28655. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Eye Floaters, Glaucoma, Keratitis, Scleritis and Usher Syndrome. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 433-1000. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. - Address, Phone & Website

335 E Parker Rd, , Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 433-1000

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr., being an ophthalmology physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr..

Astigmatism
Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataracts
Chalazion
Color Blindness
Corneal Disease
Corneal Ulcer
Crossed Eyes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Double Vision
Dry Eyes
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Floaters
Eye Strain
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
Herpes of the Eye
Hypertropia
Keratitis
Keratoconus
LASIK
Lazy Eye
Macular Degeneration
Nearsightedness
Oculomotor Dysfunction
Optic Neuritis
Pink Eye
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleritis
Sty
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Tunnel Vision
Usher Syndrome
Uveitis

Medical Specialties & Taxonomy codes

Primary Specialty Taxonomy Code
Yes Ophthalmology Physician 207W00000X

Licenses

State License Number
North Carolina 2017-00328

Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr.

Cataract Removal
45%
Eye Health Testing
89%
Eye Injection
30%
Accepted Insurance Plans* – Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr.
  1. Humana
  2. Medicare

*Note: Insurance coverage may vary. Please call the office to confirm if your plan is accepted.

Payments received

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Drug payment

Drug Amount
Bausch And Lomb $455.00
Alcon $303.00
AbbVie $105.00

Other

Item Amount
Food and Beverage $862.00
Travel and Lodging $260.00

Education & Medical Training

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduated in 1990.

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. - Affiliated Medical Practices

Atlantic Ophthalmology

1094 Ribaut Road

Beaufort, 29902 SC

(843) 524-2888

Morganton Eye Physicians PA

335 East Parker Road

Morganton, 28655 NC

(828) 433-1000

Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. treat?

Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. treats conditions such as Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Eye Floaters, Glaucoma, Keratitis, Scleritis, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. see patients with Medicare?

Yes, Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. sees patients with Medicare.

Where can I see Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr.?

You can visit Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr.'s at their office located at 335 E Parker Rd in Morganton, NC 28655.

Is Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. affiliated with any medical practices?

Yes, Dr. Richard E. Akers Jr. is affiliated with Atlantic Ophthalmology. For the full list of practices see this list.

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