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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Pediatrician in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Yasmin Akhtar, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, 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 (410) 955-6463.
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Puberty Disorder
- Puberty
- Pubertal Problems
- Abnormal Puberty
- Delayed Puberty
- Precocious Puberty
ICD-10 Codes:
- E308: Other disorders of puberty
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Yasmin Akhtar may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (410) 955-6463 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Akhtar in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside Health
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 1669791497.
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. Yasmin Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Pediatrician near Baltimore, MD.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Yasmin Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yasmin Akhtar accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Yasmin Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yasmin Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (410) 955-6463 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yasmin Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (410) 955-6463 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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