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Dr. Iqra Akram, MD

Pediatrician

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akram, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Iqra Akram, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Akram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akram’s office at (718) 630-7249.

    What languages does Dr. Akram speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akram typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Akram 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. Akram. 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 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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Birth Defects
    • Birth Defects
    • Rare Congenital Anomalies
    • Uncommon Birth Malformations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q898: Other specified congenital malformations

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Translocation Down Syndrome
    • Down Syndrome
    • Translocation Trisomy 21
    • Familial Down syndrome
    • Inherited Down syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q902: Trisomy 21, translocation

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Akram typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Iqra Akram may include:

    Please contact Dr. Akram's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Akram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Akram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-7249 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akram accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Akram in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akram's office located?

    Dr. Iqra Akram's Primary Practice

    5610 2nd Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

    (718) 630-7249

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

    Dr. Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528622388.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akram?

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

    What is Dr. Iqra Akram's specialty?

    Dr. Akram is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, NY.

    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 Dr. Iqra Akram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Akram is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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. Iqra Akram accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Iqra Akram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Iqra Akram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (718) 630-7249 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Iqra Akram?

    Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (718) 630-7249 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akram's office located?

    Dr. Akram's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.