Dr. Ashok Akula
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 8 years
- Graduation year: 2013
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1730491960
Dr. Ashok Akula M.D.,
Hospitalist
He is located at 1609 West 40th Avenue Suite 403 in Pine Bluff, AR 71603. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Hyponatremia, Peptic Ulcer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730491960. Appointment can be made via the phone number (870) 541-4285. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ashok Akula, being an hospitalist, 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. Ashok Akula.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Prescription Refill
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ashok Akula as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ashok Akula is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ashok Akula is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) .
Bills through: Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
Graduated in 2013Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Ashok Akula have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ashok Akula is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Oklahoma Communities.
Does Dr. Ashok Akula accept insurance?
Dr. Ashok Akula is listed in-network for 31 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Ashok Akula affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ashok Akula is affiliated with MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ashok Akula?
Dr. Ashok Akula's office is located at 1609 West 40th Avenue Suite 403 in Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
What conditions does Dr. Ashok Akula treat?
Dr. Ashok Akula provides treatment for Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Hyponatremia, Peptic Ulcer, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.