Umer Akbar, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Umer Akbar is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Paramus, NJ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(551) 996-8100Paramus, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Umer Akbar, MD has been part of the Paramus medical community since 2008 in group practice. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Paramus area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

650 From Rd Ste 506, Paramus, NJ 07652-3517

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Parkinson's Disease
35%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Stroke / TIA
28%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 8, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Umer Akbar

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Umer Akbar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Paramus required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Umer Akbar

NPI records show Dr. Akbar as active with telehealth listed in Paramus, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (551) 996-8100.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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