Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

Nephrology
1036 Center Drive, Suite A, 
Richmond, KY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
12
conditions
1036 Center Drive, Suite A, 
Richmond, KY 

Overview

Rizwan Akhtar is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Kentucky.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

Frankfort Regional Medical Center
Baptist Health Richmond
Chi Saint Joseph Berea Nf
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.
Baptist Health Louisville

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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • 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
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

Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana, P.S.C.
1036 Center Drive, Suite A, Richmond, KY 40475

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar by calling their office at 859-353-4245. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rizwan Akhtar a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Rizwan Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-353-4245 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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