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Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan, MD

Far Rockaway, NY

    Who is Dr. Akhavan, Internist in Far Rockaway, NY?

    Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Far Rockaway, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Akhavan is fluent in English and French, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhavan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhavan’s office at (347) 619-5950.

    What languages does Dr. Akhavan speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Akhavan treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Akhavan 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. Akhavan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Employment Medical Exam
    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Job physical
    • Employment health check
    • Pre-hire medical assessment
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z021: Encounter for pre-employment examination
    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Special Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Akhavan perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhavan's office.

    Does Dr. Akhavan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akhavan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (347) 619-5950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akhavan accept in Far Rockaway, NY?

    Dr. Akhavan in Far Rockaway, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Deutsche Bank

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • General Motors

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • Metro Plus

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Akhavan's office located?

    Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan's Primary Practice

    495 Beach 20th St

    Far Rockaway, NY 11691

    (347) 619-5950

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    Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan's Practice 2

    2601 Ocean Pkwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

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    Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan's Practice 3

    1275 York Ave

    New York, NY 10065

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

    Dr. Akhavan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306405287.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhavan?

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

    What is Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan's specialty?

    Dr. Akhavan is a Internist near Far Rockaway, NY.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Akhavan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Akhavan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Johns Episcopal Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shahrzad Anita Akhavan accepting new patients in Far Rockaway, NY?

    No, Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shahrzad Anita Akhavan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office at (347) 619-5950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shahrzad Anita Akhavan?

    Please contact Dr. Akhavan's office at (347) 619-5950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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