Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Shameem Akhtar

Internal Medicine
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
Lafayette, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
8
conditions
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
1214 Coolidge Blvd, 
Lafayette, LA 

Overview

Shameem Akhtar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Akhtar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Other Locations
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc
4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shameem Akhtar

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

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shameem Akhtar by calling their office at 337-289-7991. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shameem Akhtar a top-rated expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shameem Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, 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. Shameem Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Shameem Akhtar is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Shameem Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Shameem Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-289-7991 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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