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Who is Dr. Akhtar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Aamina Akhtar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhtar completed her residency at St Louis University School Of Med. Dr. Akhtar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhtar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhtar’s office at (314) 729-1570.
Where did Dr. Akhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis University School Of Med
Is Dr. Akhtar board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aamina 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
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:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
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:
- Kidney Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Post-procedure infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Post-operative infection
- Surgical site infection
- Procedure-related infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8140XA: Infection following a procedure, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Akhtar perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Aamina 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 (314) 729-1570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhtar accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Akhtar in Saint Louis, MO 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Aamina Akhtar's Primary Practice
10010 Kennerly Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 729-1570
Dr. Aamina Akhtar's Practice 2
330 1st Capitol Dr Ste 260
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 925-0900
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 1124095831.
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. Aamina Akhtar's specialty?
Dr. Akhtar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Saint Louis, MO.
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. Aamina Akhtar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhtar is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Jefferson 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Aamina Akhtar accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Aamina Akhtar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aamina Akhtar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (314) 729-1570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aamina Akhtar?
Please contact Dr. Akhtar's office at (314) 729-1570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aamina Akhtar have?
Dr. Aamina Akhtar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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