Dr. Shameem Akhtar
Dr. Shameem Akhtar
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Dr. Shameem Akhtar

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 23 years
  • Graduation year: 1998
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1720184328

Dr. Shameem Akhtar M.D.

Internist

She is located at 4801 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, LA 70508. Can help patients with the following: Cystitis, Hot Flashes, Hyponatremia, Osteoporosis, Urethritis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720184328. Appointment can be made via the phone number (337) 470-2605. She is affiliated with 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shameem Akhtar, being an internist, 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. Shameem Akhtar.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Prescription Refill
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Shameem Akhtar

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shameem Akhtar as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
AmeriHealth Caritas Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 40 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (BR) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (M) HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (BR) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (M) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (BR) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (M) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (BR) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Precision Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (M) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Signature Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shameem Akhtar is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

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

Bills through: Ochsner Clinic Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Novo Nordisk $153
Amgen $109
Boehringer Ingelheim $86

Other

Food and Beverage $953

Studies

Graduated in 1998

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, 70816 LA
(225) 752-2470

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Shameem Akhtar treat?

Dr. Shameem Akhtar provides treatment for Cystitis, Hot Flashes, Hyponatremia, Osteoporosis, Urethritis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Shameem Akhtar affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Shameem Akhtar is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE.

Where can you meet with Dr. Shameem Akhtar?

Dr. Shameem Akhtar's office is located at 4801 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, LA 70508.

Does Dr. Shameem Akhtar accept patients with CHRISTUS Health Plan?

Yes, Dr. Shameem Akhtar is listed in-network for CHRISTUS Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.