AA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhter, Neurologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Amir Akhter, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akhter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhter’s office at (817) 240-0012.
Is Dr. Akhter board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Amir Akhter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Akhter speak?
Dr. Akhter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Akhter treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Abnormal EEG
- Irregular Electroencephalogram
- Unusual Brain Wave Test
- EEG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does Dr. Akhter perform?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Does Dr. Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 240-0012 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhter accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Akhter in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
HealthComp
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
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 1285683466.
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. Amir Akhter's specialty?
Dr. Akhter is a Neurologist near Fort Worth, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Akhter to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Amir Akhter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhter is affiliated with Plains Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Neurologist?
Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Amir Akhter accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Amir Akhter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Akhter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (817) 240-0012 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Akhter?
Please contact Dr. Akhter's office at (817) 240-0012 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Akhter have?
Dr. Amir Akhter is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Other Neurologist Near Fort Worth, TX
SG
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Satish Gaddam is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations.
Fort Worth, TX
HC
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Horacio Chiong-Rivero, MD, PHD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX.
Fort Worth, TX
SA
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Solomon Ambe, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations.
Fort Worth, TX