Overview
Muhammad Akhter is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York.
Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6316 102nd St # 1, Rego Park, NY 11374
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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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David Goldfarb is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Goldfarb is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Stones, Primary Hyperoxaluria, Inborn Renal Aminoaciduria, Lithotripsy, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter by calling their office at 718-590-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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 S. Akhter specialize in?
While Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, High Potassium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Kidney Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter accept my insurance?
Dr. Muhammad S. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-590-1800 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
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Akhter isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GastrostomyDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Liver FailureDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- NecrosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Pneumocystis Jiroveci PneumoniaDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Poststreptococcal GlomerulonephritisDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Akhter isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
