Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aktan, Cardiologist in Knightdale, NC?
Dr. Idil Aktan, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Knightdale, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Aktan is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aktan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aktan’s office at (984) 215-3955.
What languages does Dr. Aktan speak?
Dr. Aktan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Aktan treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Aktan 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. Aktan. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Aktan perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Idil Aktan may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Aktan's office.
Does Dr. Aktan accept my insurance?
Dr. Aktan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (984) 215-3955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aktan accept in Knightdale, NC?
Dr. Aktan in Knightdale, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AgeWell
Alignment Health Plan
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Aktan's office located?
Dr. Idil Aktan's Primary Practice
6602 Knightdale Blvd Ste 205
Knightdale, NC 27545
(984) 215-3955
What is Dr. Aktan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aktan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528404845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aktan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aktan
What is Dr. Idil Aktan's specialty?
Dr. Aktan is a Cardiologist near Knightdale, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Aktan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Idil Aktan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aktan is affiliated with UNC Health Rex, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, WakeMed Raleigh Campus 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
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Is Idil Aktan accepting new patients in Knightdale, NC?
Yes, Dr. Idil Aktan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Idil Aktan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aktan's office at (984) 215-3955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Idil Aktan?
Please contact Dr. Aktan's office at (984) 215-3955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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