Physician Profile
Chika Akera Dow, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akera Dow
Chika Akera Dow, MD is a healthcare provider in Pleasant Hill, CA specializing in family practice. Chika trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1995. Chika is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Chika provided 28 services to 27 patients. The services billed most often include hemoglobin a1c level and blood glucose (sugar) level. This provider record is associated with NPI 1831319789.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (925) 363-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2100 MONUMENT BLVD STE 8
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28 services · 27 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood glucose (sugar) level | Lab test | 82947 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Pleasant Hill 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1995 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Akera Dow?
Dr. Akera Dow is a family practice in Pleasant Hill, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Akera Dow's address?
Dr. Akera Dow is listed at 2100 Monument Blvd Ste 8, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Akera Dow?
The number on file is (925) 363-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Akera Dow?
Dr. Akera Dow's National Provider Identifier is 1831319789. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Akera Dow train?
Dr. Akera Dow attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Akera Dow have?
Dr. Akera Dow has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Akera Dow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Akera Dow the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Akera Dow's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Akera Dow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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