Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Rizwan S. 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 Lexington
Baptist Health Richmond
Chi Saint Joseph Berea Nf
Rockcastle County Hospital, Inc.

Languages Spoken

English
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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

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.

5 Clinical Trials

The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 14, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: DaTscan
Study Phase: Phase 2
FoxBioNet: ECV (Extracellular Vesicle) 003
FoxBioNet: ECV (Extracellular Vesicle) 003
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure
FoxBioNet: LRRK2-002: Detection of LRRK2 Activity in Human Biospecimens
FoxBioNet: LRRK2-002: Detection of LRRK2 Activity in Human Biospecimens
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure
FoxBioNet Pilot Project: SAVE (Synuclein Assay Validation Effort) (SAVE001)
FoxBioNet Pilot Project: SAVE (Synuclein Assay Validation Effort) (SAVE001)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 20, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure
Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study (S4)
Systemic Synuclein Sampling Study (S4)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 17, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
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20 Total Publications

Correction: The Natural History Study and Biomarker Collection of the Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxia (CRC-SCA).
Correction: The Natural History Study and Biomarker Collection of the Clinical Research Consortium for the Study of Cerebellar Ataxia (CRC-SCA).
Journal: Cerebellum (London, England)
Published: November 11, 2025
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Is Dr. Rizwan S. 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 S. 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 S. Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Rizwan S. 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 S. Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rizwan S. Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Rizwan S. 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.

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