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Who is Dr. Cain-Akbar, Neurologist in Lillington, NC?
Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar, DO is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lillington, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cain-Akbar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cain-Akbar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cain-Akbar’s office at (910) 984-3770.
What languages does Dr. Cain-Akbar speak?
Dr. Cain-Akbar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Cain-Akbar typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Cain-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. Cain-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 here.
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Fluctuating Symptoms
- Parkinson's Disease
- Fluctuating Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's with 'On-Off' Periods
- Variable Parkinson's Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A2: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, with fluctuations
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Cain-Akbar typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Cain-Akbar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cain-Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Cain-Akbar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 984-3770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cain-Akbar accept in Lillington, NC?
Dr. Cain-Akbar in Lillington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cain-Akbar's office located?
Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar's Primary Practice
225 Brightwater Dr Ste 220
Lillington, NC 27546
(910) 984-3770
What is Dr. Cain-Akbar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cain-Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538726195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cain-Akbar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cain-Akbar
What is Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar's specialty?
Dr. Cain-Akbar is a Neurologist near Lillington, NC.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cain-Akbar is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Hospital, Wakemed Cary 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Zahra Cain-Akbar accepting new patients in Lillington, NC?
Yes, Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zahra Cain-Akbar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cain-Akbar's office at (910) 984-3770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zahra Cain-Akbar?
Please contact Dr. Cain-Akbar's office at (910) 984-3770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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