Dr. Riaz Akhtar, MD

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Akhtar, Cardiologist in Oakbrook Terrace, IL?

Dr. Riaz Akhtar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Akhtar completed his residency at Lankenau Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (630) 629-6700.

Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Lankenau Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine; Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

Is Dr. Akhtar board certified as a Cardiologist?

Yes, Dr. Riaz Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?

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

English
Urdu

What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?

As a Cardiologist, 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:

Chest Pain
Chest discomfort
Thoracic pain
Upper body pain

ICD-10 Codes:

R079: Chest pain, unspecified

Also known as:

Abnormal EKG
Heart Health Tests
Irregular Electrocardiogram
Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
ECG Abnormalities

ICD-10 Codes:

R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?

As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Riaz 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?

Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?

Cardio Medical Center

1S085 Summit Ave

Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

(630) 629-6700

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What hospitals are Dr. Akhtar affiliated with?

Dr. Akhtar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

RUSH Oak Park Hospital,Oak Park, IL

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 1407877160.

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. Riaz Akhtar's specialty?

Dr. Akhtar is a Cardiologist near Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

What does a Cardiologist do?

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.

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

No, Dr. Akhtar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: RUSH Oak Park Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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