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Dr. Mustansar Akhtar, MD

Cardiologist

Panorama City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akhtar, Cardiologist in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Mustansar Akhtar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English 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 (818) 375-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?

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

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mustansar Akhtar may include:

    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 (818) 375-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Panorama City, CA?

    Dr. Akhtar in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • University of California

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    Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?

    Dr. Mustansar Akhtar's Primary Practice

    13652 Cantara St

    Panorama City, CA 91402

    (818) 375-2000

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    Dr. Mustansar Akhtar's Practice 2

    4725 W Sunset Blvd # 4733

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    Dr. Mustansar Akhtar's Practice 3

    8001 Ventura Canyon Ave

    Panorama City, CA 91402

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    What is Dr. Akhtar's NPI number?A 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 1740351634.

    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. Mustansar Akhtar's specialty?

    Dr. Akhtar is a Cardiologist near Panorama City, CA.

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

    Is Dr. Mustansar Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center 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 a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. 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 Dr. Mustansar Akhtar accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mustansar Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mustansar Akhtar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (818) 375-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mustansar Akhtar?

    Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (818) 375-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?

    Dr. Akhtar's offices are located in Panorama City, CA and Los Angeles, CA.