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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Adeeba Akhtar, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Akhtar graduated from Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh and completed her residency at University Of Texas Health Center. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (713) 766-2358.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Texas Health Center | Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Family Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Bangladesh Medical College | Dhaka Med Coll, Dhaka University, Bangladesh | Bangladesh Medical College (BMSRI)
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Adeeba Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akhtar 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. Akhtar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Adeeba Akhtar may include:
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 766-2358 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Akhtar in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Adeeba Akhtar's Primary Practice
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 226
Houston, TX 77082
(713) 766-2358
What is Dr. Akhtar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447264429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhtar
What is Dr. Adeeba Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Adeeba Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist West 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. 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 Adeeba Akhtar accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Adeeba Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adeeba Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (713) 766-2358 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adeeba Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (713) 766-2358 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adeeba Akhtar have?
Dr. Adeeba Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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