39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hussain, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Akhtar Hussain, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Hussain graduated from Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan and completed his residency at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Hussain is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hussain’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hussain’s office.
Where did Dr. Hussain go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Hussain board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar Hussain, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hussain speak?
Dr. Hussain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hussain typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hussain 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. Hussain. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hussain typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Akhtar Hussain 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
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hussain accept my insurance?
Dr. Hussain 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. Hussain accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Hussain in San Antonio, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hussain's office located?
What is Dr. Hussain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hussain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144327875.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hussain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hussain
What is Dr. Akhtar Hussain's specialty?
Dr. Hussain is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akhtar Hussain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hussain is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Akhtar Hussain accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar Hussain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akhtar Hussain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akhtar Hussain?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Akhtar Hussain have?
Dr. Akhtar Hussain is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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