MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Mohammed Akhtar, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, 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 (212) 241-8545.
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Mohammed Akhtar may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
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 (212) 241-8545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Akhtar in New York, NY 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
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 1629701396.
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. Mohammed Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Mohammed Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens 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
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Is Mohammed Akhtar accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mohammed Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammed Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (212) 241-8545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammed Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (212) 241-8545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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