Natasha S. Akhter
Expertise in
22
conditions
Expertise in
22
conditions
100 Duke Health Cary Pl, 
Cary, NC 

Overview

Natasha Akhter is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.

Dr. Akhter is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome.

Dr. Akhter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Meta.

Graduate Institution

King Edward Medical College (Pakistan)|, 1999

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Meta

Fellowships

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, University of Illinois at Chicago

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MetLife
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Duke Endocrinology Cary
100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Cary, NC 27519
Other Locations
Duke Endocrinology Clinic - Clinic 1A
30 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Duke Endocrinology at Brier Creek
10207 Cerny St, Raleigh, NC 27617

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Akhter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Natasha S. Akhter

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Natasha S. Akhter?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Natasha S. Akhter by calling their office at 919-385-5196. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Natasha S. Akhter a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Natasha S. Akhter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Natasha S. Akhter specialize in?

While Dr. Natasha S. Akhter is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Natasha S. Akhter accept my insurance?

Dr. Natasha S. Akhter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-385-5196 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.

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