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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akbar, Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Kulsum Akbar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akbar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akbar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akbar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Akbar speak?
Dr. Akbar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akbar typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
- AV Fistula Malfunction
- Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Akbar typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Akbar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Akbar. 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akbar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akbar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Akbar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akbar's office located?
What is Dr. Akbar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962668731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbar
What is Dr. Kulsum Akbar's specialty?
Dr. Akbar is a Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Kulsum Akbar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akbar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Kulsum Akbar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kulsum Akbar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kulsum Akbar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kulsum Akbar?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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