29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhter, Adult Medicine Specialist in Stockton, CA?
Dr. Javaid Akhter, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stockton, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Akhter is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhter’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhter’s office at (808) 243-6050.
Where did Dr. Akhter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Akhter board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Javaid Akhter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhter speak?
Dr. Akhter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhter typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akhter 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. Akhter. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Akhter typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Akhter performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Akhter. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 243-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhter accept in Stockton, CA?
Dr. Akhter in Stockton, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
Western Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Akhter's office located?
What is Dr. Akhter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376734806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhter
What is Dr. Javaid Akhter's specialty?
Dr. Akhter is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Stockton, CA.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. Javaid Akhter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhter is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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
When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Javaid Akhter accepting new patients in Stockton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Javaid Akhter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javaid Akhter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (808) 243-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javaid Akhter?
Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (808) 243-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Javaid Akhter have?
Dr. Javaid Akhter is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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