Overview
Iqbal Akhter is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1007 S 42nd St Bldg A, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter by calling their office at 618-242-4626. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Iqbal M. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 618-242-4626 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GoutDr. Akhter isDistinguished. Learn about Gout.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Akhter isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- MelorheostosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- OsteopeniaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- PsoriasisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rheumatoid VasculitisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
- ScleromaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- TenosynovitisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- VasculitisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.