Dr. Rizwan Akhtar
Dr. Rizwan Akhtar
Last updated: Feb 3, 2014

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 35 years
  • Graduation year: 1986
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1669695649

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar M.D.

Nephrologist

He is located at 1036 Center Drive Suite A in Richmond, KY 40475. Can help patients with the following: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Common Cold, Hyperparathyroidism, Kidney Infection, Kidney Stones, Vitamin D Deficiency. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669695649. Appointment can be made via the phone number (859) 626-1700. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 5 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar, being an nephrologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Blood in Urine
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Stones
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Potassium
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
  • Prescription Refill
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency

Procedures Performed by Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

Insurances Accepted by Dr. Rizwan Akhtar

  1. Medicare

Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nephrology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: Nephrology Associates Of Kentuckiana Psc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and is not a comment on insurance accepted, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Mallinckrodt $339
Fresenius $189
Amgen $148

Other

Food and Beverage $1730

Studies

Graduated in 1986

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Baptist Family Medicine at Tates Creek
4071 Tates Creek Center Drive
Lexington, 40517 KY
(859) 260-4385
Anesthesia Services
789 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, 40475 KY
(859) 624-1879
Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
6400 Dutchmans Parkway
Louisville, 40205 KY
(502) 587-9660
Richmond Nephrology & Hypertension
1036 Center Drive
Richmond, 40475 KY
(859) 626-1700

Affiliated hospitals

BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND
801 EASTERN BYPASS
RICHMOND, 40475 KY
(859) 625-3114
SAINT JOSEPH BEREA
305 ESTILL STREET
BEREA, 40403 KY
(859) 986-6500
MARCUM AND WALLACE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
60 MERCY COURT
IRVINE, 40336 KY
(606) 723-2115
FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
299 KINGS DAUGHTERS DRIVE
FRANKFORT, 40601 KY
(502) 875-5240
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY HOSPITAL, INC.
145 NEWCOMB AVENUE
MOUNT VERNON, 40456 KY
(606) 256-2195

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Rizwan Akhtar?

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar's office is located at 1036 Center Drive Suite A in Richmond, KY 40475.

What conditions does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar treat?

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar provides treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Common Cold, Hyperparathyroidism, Kidney Infection, Kidney Stones, Vitamin D Deficiency. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Rizwan Akhtar affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is affiliated with BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Rizwan Akhtar is affiliated with Baptist Family Medicine at Tates Creek. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accept patients with Medicare?

Yes, Dr. Rizwan Akhtar accepts patients with Medicare.