Summary

Dr. Naveed Akhtar is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Saba University School of Medicine. With 18 years of experience in cardiology, he focuses on diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients across different age groups.

Dr. Akhtar practices at the Samuel S Stratton Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, New York. He treats patients with high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations requiring immediate intervention. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to assess heart function and providing comprehensive cardiac care. Additionally, he offers hospice care and life-prolonging treatments for patients with advanced cardiovascular conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • 18 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • Saba University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar has 2 locations

Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar

113 Holland AveAlbany, NY 12208

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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18 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English Speaks English, Hindi
Albany , NYPomona , NYBrooklyn , NYWinter Park , FL
Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Saba University School Of Medicine in 2008.

NPI Number

Dr. Akhtar's NPI number is 1487896452.

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Where is Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar's office located?
Dr. Naveed Muhammad Akhtar's office is located at 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY, 12208.
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