Dr. Amir Akhter

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Amir Akhter, MD, is a Neurology specialist in Dallas, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Neurology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medical Center Of Arlington. Dr. Amir Akhter also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Questcare Hospitalists Pllc. Dr. Amir Akhter accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (214) 217-1900 to request Dr. Amir Akhter the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 12221 Merit Dr
Dallas, TX 75251-2235

Phone 1: (214) 217-1900
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Amir Akhter
Gender Male
PECOS ID 3274532130
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Neurology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Amir Akhter graduated from medical school in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1285683466
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, May 8, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 17, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Amir Akhter

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Amir Akhter has been primarily specialized in Neurology for over 29 years of experience.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology
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    Neurology
    A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Clinical Neurophysiology
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    Clinical Neurophysiology
    Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry
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    Psychiatry
    A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
  • Psychiatry & Neurology / Vascular Neurology
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    Vascular Neurology
    Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Questcare Hospitalists Pllc


Practice Locations

12221 Merit Dr
Dallas, TX 75251-2235
Phone: (214) 217-1900
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 17, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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