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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Internist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Shameem Akhtar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Chittagong Medical College
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shameem Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Akhtar treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shameem Akhtar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhtar's office.
Does Dr. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhtar 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. Akhtar accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Akhtar in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1720184328.
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. Shameem Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Internist near Lafayette, LA.
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. Akhtar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shameem Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Shameem Akhtar accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Shameem Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shameem Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shameem Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shameem Akhtar have?
Dr. Shameem Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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