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Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter, MD

Tamarac, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choudhry-Akhter, Family Medicine Specialist in Tamarac, FL?

    Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tamarac, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Choudhry-Akhter is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choudhry-Akhter’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choudhry-Akhter’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Choudhry-Akhter speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Choudhry-Akhter treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Choudhry-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. Choudhry-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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Choudhry-Akhter perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter may include:

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

    Does Dr. Choudhry-Akhter accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choudhry-Akhter accept in Tamarac, FL?

    Dr. Choudhry-Akhter in Tamarac, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choudhry-Akhter's office located?

    Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter's Primary Practice

    7201 N University Dr

    Tamarac, FL 33321

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    Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter's Practice 2

    2929 N University Dr Ste 108

    Coral Springs, FL 33065

    (954) 340-1992

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    Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter's Practice 3

    8201 W Broward Blvd

    Plantation, FL 33324

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

    Dr. Choudhry-Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053666495.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choudhry-Akhter?

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

    What is Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter's specialty?

    Dr. Choudhry-Akhter is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tamarac, FL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Choudhry-Akhter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choudhry-Akhter is affiliated with Hca Florida Woodmont 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

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    Is Myra Choudhry-Akhter accepting new patients in Tamarac, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Myra Choudhry-Akhter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choudhry-Akhter's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Myra Choudhry-Akhter?

    Please contact Dr. Choudhry-Akhter's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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