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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akram, Infectious Disease Specialist in Denton, TX?
Dr. Javed Akram, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Denton, TX. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Akram graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College and completed his residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Infectious Diseases; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akram is fluent in English, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akram’s office.
Where did Dr. Akram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Infectious Diseases; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine | Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan | Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan | Rawalpindi Medical College
Is Dr. Akram board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Javed Akram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akram speak?
Dr. Akram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akram typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akram 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. Akram. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akram typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Akram 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. Akram. 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:
- Inserting a PICC Line (Without Port)
- Peripherally inserted central catheter placement
- Arm central line
CPT Codes:
- 36569: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, without imaging guidance; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Akram accept my insurance?
Dr. Akram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akram accept in Denton, TX?
Dr. Akram in Denton, TX 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akram's office located?
What is Dr. Akram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558303917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akram
What is Dr. Javed Akram's specialty?
Dr. Akram is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Denton, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Javed Akram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akram is affiliated with Texas Health Denton, Medical City Denton Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Javed Akram accepting new patients in Denton, TX?
Yes, Dr. Javed Akram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Javed Akram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Javed Akram?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Javed Akram have?
Dr. Javed Akram is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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2214 Emery St Ste 220
Denton, TX 76201