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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Internist in New Lenox, IL?
Dr. Imran Akhtar, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Lenox, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (815) 300-1100.
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akhtar treat?
As a Internist, 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.
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
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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 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:
- Right Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Imran Akhtar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhtar's office.
Does Dr. Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 300-1100 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Imran Akhtar's Primary Practice
1900 Silver Cross Blvd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 300-1100
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 1063917946.
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. Imran Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Internist near New Lenox, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Akhtar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Imran Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Silver Cross 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Imran Akhtar accepting new patients in New Lenox, IL?
Yes, Dr. Imran Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Imran Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (815) 300-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Imran Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (815) 300-1100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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