Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhtar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Kamran Akhtar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhtar completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (502) 425-9138.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kamran Akhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhtar speak?
Dr. Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Akhtar treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
- L89153: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 3
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back and Sacrum
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- lumbosacral osteomyelitis
- lower back and sacrum bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbosacral
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4627: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Drug Abuse
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Substance Abuse
- Drug Addiction
- Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Lower body paralysis
- Paralysis of legs
- Spinal cord injury paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8220: Paraplegia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Sudden heart lining inflammation
- Endocardial infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I339: Acute and subacute endocarditis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocarditis
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart lining inflammation
- Heart valve infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I38: Endocarditis, valve unspecified
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kamran Akhtar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (502) 425-9138 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Akhtar in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CommuniCare Advantage
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Kamran Akhtar's Primary Practice
200 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 425-9138
Dr. Kamran Akhtar's Practice 2
4420 Dixie Hwy Ste 130
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 805-3338
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 1669486346.
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. Kamran Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Louisville, KY.
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.
Contact Dr. Akhtar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kamran Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Norton Clark Hospital, Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Floyd 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kamran Akhtar accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Kamran Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kamran Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (502) 425-9138 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kamran Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (502) 425-9138 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kamran Akhtar have?
Dr. Kamran Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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