Charleston Area Medical Center
501 Morris St, 
Charleston, WV 

Overview

Muhammad Akbar is a Family Medicine provider in Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Akbar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in WV

Hospital Affiliations

Charleston Area Medical Center
Northwest Hospital Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Charleston Area Medical Center
501 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301
Other Locations
Office
3200 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste B16, Charleston, WV 25304

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad Akbar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Akbar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Akbar by calling their office at 304-388-5432. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Muhammad Akbar a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad Akbar is classified as an Experienced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Muhammad Akbar specialize in?

While Dr. Muhammad Akbar is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Pacemaker Implantation, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Muhammad Akbar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Muhammad Akbar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad Akbar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Muhammad Akbar accept my insurance?

Dr. Muhammad Akbar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-388-5432 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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