Summary

Dr. Ghulam Akbar treats abdominal aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation, and angina and acute coronary syndrome, and performs advanced lipid management and cardiac prevention, blood pressure control, and cardiac imaging. He practices cardiology and has 20 years of experience. He is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois.

Dr. Akbar completed his residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center and fellowships at Lankenau Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network–Cedar Crest. He sees patients in Pottsville and Allentown, Pennsylvania. He speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Ghulam Akbar has 2 locations

LVPG Cardiology-Claude A Lord Blvd

106 S Claude a Lord BlvdPottsville, PA 17901
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest

1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 300Allentown, PA 18103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks French, Spanish
Pottsville , PAHamburg , PAState College , PAWyomissing , PA
Med School: Nishtar Medical University Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ghulam Akbar

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Capital Health Plan
  • Cenpatico
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Ghulam Akbar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Ghulam Akbar has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Cardiologist
  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Ghulam Akbar holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2019, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2018, Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest in 2017, Lankenau Hospital in 2015, and Lankenau Hospital in 2014.

Residency

Completed their residency at Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2013, Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2012, and Raritan Bay Medical Center in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Nishtar Medical University in 2006.

NPI Number

Ghulam Akbar's NPI number is 1578900221.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Ghulam Akbar speak?
Ghulam Akbar speaks English, Punjabi, and Urdu.
Which hospitals is Ghulam Akbar affiliated with?
Ghulam Akbar is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois.
Where is Ghulam Akbar's office located?
Ghulam Akbar's office is located at 106 S Claude a Lord Blvd, Pottsville, PA, 17901.
Does Ghulam Akbar accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ghulam Akbar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Ghulam Akbar accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ghulam Akbar accepts on their Vitals profile.

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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