Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Tariq Akbar, MD works in Fort Wayne, IN as
They are board certified in
COMPARE OTHER TOP Gastroenterologists
Insurance Accepted
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Choice Plus POS II
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Balanced Blue Access-IN PPOBlue Access-INBlue Preferred --IN HMOBlue Preferred --IN POSBlue Preferred Plus-IN POSBlue Preferred-IN HMOBlue Traditional-INBronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPOBronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPOBronze Blue Access-IN PPOBronze Blue Access-IN PPO PlusBronze HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMOBronze HealthSync with H.S.A-IN POSBronze HealthSync-IN HMOCatastrophic Pathway-INFranciscan Alliance Tiered-INGold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPOGold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO PlusGold Blue Access-IN PPOGold Blue Access-IN PPO PlusGold HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMOGold HealthSync-IN HMOHealthSync (Select Network)-INHealthSync Options-IN POSHealthSync-INHealthSync-IN HMOHealthSync-IN POSHealthy Indiana Plan PPOLumenos Plans-INNational (BlueCard Basic) PPONational (BlueCard) PPOPathway-IN HMO-POSPlatinum Blue Access-IN PPOSilver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPOSilver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO PlusSilver Blue Access-IN PPOSilver Blue Access-IN PPO PlusSilver HealthSync w/HSA-IN HMOSilver HealthSync-IN HMOThe Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOBlue Preferred Plus POS
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Blue Card PPO
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HealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Curative EPOCurative PPOCurative PPO Plus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Choice Care PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
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Sagamore Plus
Locations
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Indiana Medical Associates LLC7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Brooklyn Medical Associates LLC3534 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Patient Satisfaction
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I am very happy with my experiences with dr Akbar and his staff (Rita is always very kind and helpful). He takes his time at every appointment and is great at answering all of my questions! I highly recommend him!
About Me
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Education
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Dow Medical College
1989
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Internship
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Wright State University
1993
Residency
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Good Samaritan & Va Hosps-Wright State University
1996
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Akbar accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Akbar's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Akbar accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akbar accepts here.
Dr. Akbar's office is located at 7900 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 201 Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Dr. Akbar frequently sees patients for
Dr. Akbar has a star rating of 4.2/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.
Dr. Akbar is board certified in
Dr. Akbar has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 35 years.
Hospital Affiliations
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Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor
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Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)
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Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)
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