30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akbar, Cardiologist in Allen, TX?
Where did Dr. Akbar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
What languages does Dr. Akbar speak?
Dr. Akbar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akbar typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Akbar 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. Akbar. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Akbar typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Saleem Akbar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Akbar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Akbar accept my insurance?
Dr. Akbar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 547-0650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akbar accept in Allen, TX?
Dr. Akbar in Allen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akbar's office located?
Dr. Saleem Akbar's Primary Practice
1105 Central Expy N Ste 2230
Allen, TX 75013
(214) 547-0650
What hospitals are Dr. Akbar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Akbar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Saleem Akbar?
Dr. Akbar has appointments available at his Allen, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Akbar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akbar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417925298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akbar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akbar