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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Addiction Psychiatrist in Norwich, CT?
Dr. Mahfuza Akhtar, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Norwich, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (860) 889-8331.
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, 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:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Chronic depression
- Repeated depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does an Addiction Psychiatrist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As an Addiction Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Mahfuza Akhtar may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
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 (860) 889-8331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Norwich, CT?
Dr. Akhtar in Norwich, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Kaiser Permanente
State of Connecticut
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 1972026490.
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. Mahfuza Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Addiction Psychiatrist near Norwich, CT.
What does an Addiction Psychiatrist do?
Addiction Psychiatry is a psychiatry subspecialty dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, as well as those with a dual diagnosis of substance use and other psychiatric conditions.
Is this Dr. Mahfuza Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital 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
When to see an Addiction Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Addiction Psychiatrist. 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 Mahfuza Akhtar accepting new patients in Norwich, CT?
Yes, Dr. Mahfuza Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahfuza Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (860) 889-8331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahfuza Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (860) 889-8331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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