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Dr. Heba Akbari, MD

Pediatric Neurologist, Epilepsy Specialist, Neurologist

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akbari, Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Heba Akbari, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL. Dr. Akbari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akbari’s office at (312) 227-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Akbari speak?

    Dr. Akbari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Akbari typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Akbari diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Akbari. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal seizures
    • Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized status epilepticus
    • Drug-resistant continuous generalized seizures
    • Severe generalized epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Epileptic events
    • Fits
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40411: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G4089: Other seizures
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Movement Disorder
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Spasms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R258: Other abnormal involuntary movements

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Akbari typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Heba Akbari may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akbari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akbari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akbari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akbari accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Akbari in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Jefferson Health

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akbari's office located?

    Dr. Heba Akbari's Primary Practice

    225 E Chicago Ave

    Chicago, IL 60611

    (312) 227-4000

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    What is Dr. Akbari's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akbari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184127987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbari?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbari

    What is Dr. Heba Akbari's specialty?

    Dr. Akbari is a Pediatric Neurologist near Chicago, IL.

    What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?

    A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.

    Is Dr. Heba Akbari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akbari is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Heba Akbari accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Heba Akbari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heba Akbari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akbari's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heba Akbari?

    Please contact Dr. Akbari's office at (312) 227-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akbari's office located?

    Dr. Akbari's office is located in Chicago, IL.