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Dr. Omar Akhtar, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

New Lenox, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Akhtar, Family Medicine Specialist in New Lenox, IL?

    Dr. Omar Akhtar, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Lenox, IL. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (815) 462-3259.

    What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar 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 (815) 462-3259 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in New Lenox, IL?

    Dr. Akhtar in New Lenox, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • HealthPartners

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?

    Dr. Omar Akhtar's Primary Practice

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 265

    New Lenox, IL 60451

    (815) 462-3259

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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 1386099133.

    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. Omar Akhtar's specialty?

    Dr. Akhtar is a Family Medicine Specialist near New Lenox, IL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Omar Akhtar accepting new patients in New Lenox, IL?

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

    Does Dr. Omar Akhtar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (815) 462-3259 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (815) 462-3259 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?

    Dr. Akhtar's office is located in New Lenox, IL.