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Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD
Okeechobee, FL
37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Hematologist in Okeechobee, FL?
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Okeechobee, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Akhtar completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Sisters Charity Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (863) 467-9000.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Medical Oncology; Sisters Charity Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Akhtar treat?
As a Hematologist, 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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Iron
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Secondary Polycythemia
- Blood Disorder
- High red blood cell count (secondary)
- Excess red blood cells (secondary)
- Acquired polycythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D751: Secondary polycythemia
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- High Platelet Count
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Thrombocytosis
- Elevated platelet count
- Too many platelets
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- D75839: Thrombocytosis, unspecified
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 Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- CMPN
- Myeloproliferative disorder
- Chronic blood cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type (Other Sites)
- Tumor of unknown nature (other locations)
- Lesion of unknown behavior (various sites)
- Indeterminate mass (other body parts)
ICD-10 Codes:
- D4989: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of other specified sites
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Hereditary Hemochromatosis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Genetic Iron Overload
- Primary Hemochromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83110: Hereditary hemochromatosis
Also known as:
- Other Aplastic Anemias and Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Aplastic Anemia
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Rare aplastic anemia
- Uncommon bone marrow failure
- Severe blood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6189: Other specified aplastic anemias and other bone marrow failure syndromes
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Hematologist?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vaseem Akhtar may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
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 (863) 467-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Okeechobee, FL?
Dr. Akhtar in Okeechobee, FL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Independent Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar's Primary Practice
1713 US Highway 441 N Ste J
Okeechobee, FL 34972
(863) 467-9000
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 1568660561.
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. Vaseem Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Hematologist near Okeechobee, FL. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. Akhtar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vaseem Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akhtar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hca Florida Raulerson 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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Is Vaseem Akhtar accepting new patients in Okeechobee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Vaseem Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaseem Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (863) 467-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaseem Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (863) 467-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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