36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Begum Akhtar, Family Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Begum Akhtar completed her residency at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center (Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center) - Resurrection Health Care, Chicago. Dr. Begum Akhtar is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Begum Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Begum Akhtar’s office at (773) 774-7474.
Where did Dr. Begum Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center (Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center) - Resurrection Health Care, Chicago
Medical School: Dhaka University Jahural Islam Medical College, Bangladesh
What languages does Dr. Begum Akhtar speak?
Dr. Begum Akhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Begum Akhtar treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Begum 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. Begum 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute frontal sinusitis
- Short-term forehead sinus infection
- Frontal sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Begum Akhtar perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Begum Akhtar's office.
Does Dr. Begum Akhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 774-7474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum Akhtar accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Begum Akhtar in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
RxAdvance
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Begum Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar's Primary Practice
7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 245
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 774-7474
What is Dr. Begum Akhtar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum Akhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780687368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum Akhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum Akhtar
What is Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Begum Akhtar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Begum Akhtar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Begum Akhtar is affiliated with Resurrection Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Rokeya Begum Akhtar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rokeya Begum Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Begum Akhtar's office at (773) 774-7474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rokeya Begum Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Begum Akhtar's office at (773) 774-7474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Family Medicine Specialist Near Chicago, IL
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Mirza Baig, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations.
Chicago, IL
BH
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Brian Hollett, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location.
Chicago, IL
AS
Family Medicine Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Andrew Skolarz, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL.
Chicago, IL