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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams, Obstetrician in New York, NY?
Dr. Setareh Shams, MD is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams’s office at (212) 423-6262.
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Shams treat?
As a Obstetrician, Dr. Shams diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Shams. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care with Insufficient Prenatal Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Pregnancy monitoring with limited prenatal visits
- Managing pregnancy with inadequate antenatal care
- High-risk pregnancy due to lack of care
- Late prenatal care supervision
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0933: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, third trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Routine Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After-birth Follow-up
- Postnatal Care Visit
- Maternal Postpartum Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care with Limited Prenatal Visits
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Insufficient Antenatal Care
- Pregnancy Monitoring with Missed Appointments
- High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Lack of Care
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0932: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, second trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Postpartum Depression Screening
- Maternal Depression Check
- PPD Screening
- New Mother Depression Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Umbilical cord around baby's neck (not compressed)
- Childbirth Problems
- Nuchal cord without compression
- Loose cord around neck
- Cord wrapped around neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- O6981X0: Labor and delivery complicated by cord around neck, without compression, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Which procedures does Dr. Shams perform as a Obstetrician?
As a Obstetrician, procedures performed by an Dr. Setareh Shams may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shams' office.
Does Dr. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 423-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Shams in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Mercy Health
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
What is Dr. Shams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003176462.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shams
What is Dr. Setareh Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Obstetrician near New York, NY. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Shams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Setareh Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Setareh Shams accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Setareh Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Setareh Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (212) 423-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Setareh Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (212) 423-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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