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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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Akhtar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Kamran Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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