Dr. Ahmed Akhter
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 9 years
- Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2012
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1194082578
Dr. Ahmed Akhter M.D.
Gastroenterologist
He is located at 12750 Saint Francis Drive Suite 410 in Crown Point, IN 46307. Can help patients with the following: Acute Pain, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Pancreatic Cysts, Pancreatitis, Urethritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194082578. Appointment can be made via the phone number (219) 769-8340. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Ahmed Akhter, being an gastroenterologist, 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. Ahmed Akhter.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Ascites
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Bad Breath
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bladder Control
- Bleeding Varices
- Blood in Stool
- Botulism
- Cancer
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Celiac Disease
- Chest Pain
- Childhood Obesity
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile Colitis
- Colitis
- Colonoscopy
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis
- Edema
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Feeding and Swallowing
- Fever
- Food Allergies
- Gallbladder Pain
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- General Care
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A (HAV)
- Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Hepatitis C (HCV)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyponatremia
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Internal Bleeding
- Intussusception
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Lactose Intolerance
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Pancreas Divisum
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic Cysts
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Portal Hypertension
- Prescription Refill
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Stomach Cancer
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ahmed Akhter as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter Health
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Ambetter Health
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HSA Eligible Bronze 6000 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Platinum | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | 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. Ahmed Akhter is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Ahmed Akhter is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2012Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Questions & Answers
Does Dr. Ahmed Akhter accept insurance?
Dr. Ahmed Akhter is listed in-network for 32 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter Health, CareSource. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Ahmed Akhter affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Ahmed Akhter is affiliated with AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Ahmed Akhter?
Dr. Ahmed Akhter's office is located at 12750 Saint Francis Drive Suite 410 in Crown Point, IN 46307.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed Akhter treat?
Dr. Ahmed Akhter provides treatment for Acute Pain, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Pancreatic Cysts, Pancreatitis, Urethritis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Ahmed Akhter have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Ahmed Akhter is affiliated with University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation. For the full list of practices see this list.