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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akram, Specialist in Hermitage, PA?
Dr. Zahid Akram, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Hermitage, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Akram graduated from Lahore Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akram is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akram’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akram’s office at (724) 983-1015.
Where did Dr. Akram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Neurology; Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ
Medical School: Lahore Medical and Dental College | Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College
Is Dr. Akram board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Zahid Akram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Akram speak?
Dr. Akram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Akram treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Continuous Complex Partial Seizures
- Focal Impaired Awareness Status Epilepticus
- Prolonged Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40201: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G609: Hereditary and idiopathic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Tension Headache
- Headache
- Stress Headache
- Muscle Contraction Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G44209: Tension-type headache, unspecified, not intractable
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lumbosacral Nerve Root Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Sciatic Nerve Root Problems
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G544: Lumbosacral root disorders, not elsewhere classified
Does Dr. Akram accept my insurance?
Dr. Akram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 983-1015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akram accept in Hermitage, PA?
Dr. Akram in Hermitage, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Akram's office located?
Dr. Zahid Akram's Primary Practice
295 N Kerrwood Dr Ste 103
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 983-1015
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 1821071457.
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. Zahid Akram's specialty?
Dr. Akram is a Specialist near Hermitage, PA. Contact Dr. Akram to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zahid Akram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akram is affiliated with Sharon 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 Specialist?
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Is Zahid Akram accepting new patients in Hermitage, PA?
Yes, Dr. Zahid Akram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zahid Akram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (724) 983-1015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zahid Akram?
Please contact Dr. Akram's office at (724) 983-1015 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zahid Akram have?
Dr. Zahid Akram is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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