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Who is Dr. Akbar, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Parwiz Akbar, DO is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Akbar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akbar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akbar’s office at (562) 933-0716.
What languages does Dr. Akbar speak?
Dr. Akbar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akbar treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar. 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:
- Other Specific Anemias
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Nutritional Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Uncommon anemia
- Rare anemia
- Specific anemia
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Diet-Related Anemia
- Anemia from Poor Nutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6489: Other specified anemias
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D538: Other specified nutritional anemias
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Spinal Fluid Findings
- Abnormal Cells in Spinal Fluid
- Unusual CSF test results
- Irregular spinal fluid findings
- Irregular CSF cytology
- Cells in CSF
ICD-10 Codes:
- R838: Other abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid
- R836: Abnormal cytological findings in cerebrospinal fluid
Also known as:
- Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
- Other Unusual Substances Found in Blood
- Blood
- RBC Disorders
- Atypical Red Blood Cells
- Blood Cell Irregularities
- Specified Foreign Substances in Blood
- Unexpected Blood Findings
- Unusual Blood Test Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells
- R7889: Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
Also known as:
- Blood and Bone Marrow Disorder
- Blood Disorder
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Hematologic Conditions
- Diseases of Blood-Forming Organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- D7589: Other specified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Other Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Other leukocytosis
- High WBC count
- Increased white blood cells
- Other leukopenia
- Specific low WBC count
- Uncommon white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
- D72818: Other decreased white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Other Primary Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Function Disorder
- Platelet Disorder
- Glanzmann thrombasthenia
- Gray platelet syndrome
- Other low platelet count
- Rare platelet disorder
- Idiopathic low platelets
- Qualitative Platelet Disorders', 'Platelet Dysfunction', 'Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6949: Other primary thrombocytopenia
- D691: Qualitative platelet defects
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tissue Findings in Other Organs or Systems
- Unusual tissue structure
- Abnormal biopsy results
- Tissue abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R897: Abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- B-cell Lymphoma
- NHL
- Lymphoma in Organs
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8519: Unspecified B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
Which procedures does Dr. Akbar perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Parwiz Akbar may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akbar's office.
Does Dr. Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akbar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 933-0716 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akbar accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Akbar in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akbar's office located?
Dr. Parwiz Akbar's Primary Practice
2801 Atlantic Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 933-0716
What is Dr. Akbar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366700205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbar
What is Dr. Parwiz Akbar's specialty?
Dr. Akbar is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Long Beach, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Akbar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Parwiz Akbar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akbar is affiliated with Uci Health - Placentia Linda 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 Parwiz Akbar accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Parwiz Akbar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parwiz Akbar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office at (562) 933-0716 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parwiz Akbar?
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office at (562) 933-0716 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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