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Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Dr. Syed Akhter, MD

Knoxville, TN

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    Who is Dr. Akhter, Pediatrician in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Akhter graduated from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Akhter is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhter’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhter’s office at (865) 251-1960.

    Where did Dr. Akhter go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New York Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | King Saud University | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center Program

    • Medical School: Dow Medical College | Karachi Medical and Dental College

    Is Dr. Akhter board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Syed Akhter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Akhter speak?

    Dr. Akhter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Akhter treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akhter 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. Akhter. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Speech and Language Developmental Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Atypical speech development
    • Unusual language delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F8089: Other developmental disorders of speech and language

    Also known as:

    • Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Epilepsy
    • Partial Seizure Disorder with Status Epilepticus
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Continuous Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40001: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Akhter perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Syed Akhter may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhter's office.

    Does Dr. Akhter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 251-1960 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akhter accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Akhter in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Akhter's office located?

    Dr. Syed Akhter's Primary Practice

    1128 E Weisgarber Rd Ste 230

    Knoxville, TN 37909

    (865) 251-1960

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    Dr. Syed Akhter's Practice 2

    9333 Park West Blvd # A108

    Knoxville, TN 37923

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    Dr. Syed Akhter's Practice 3

    1930 Alcoa Hwy Ste 145

    Kimberlin Hgt, TN 37920

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    What is Dr. Akhter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407941164.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhter?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhter

    What is Dr. Syed Akhter's specialty?

    Dr. Akhter is a Pediatrician near Knoxville, TN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Akhter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Syed Akhter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Akhter is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Syed Akhter accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Syed Akhter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Syed Akhter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (865) 251-1960 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Syed Akhter?

    Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (865) 251-1960 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Syed Akhter have?

    Dr. Syed Akhter is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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