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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. Dr. Shams is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Obstetrician like Dr. Shams typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care with Insufficient Prenatal Care
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0933: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, third 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
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Insufficient Antenatal Care
- Pregnancy Monitoring with Missed Appointments
- High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Lack of Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0932: Supervision of pregnancy with insufficient antenatal care, second 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:
- 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:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Second Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
- Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Second Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
- Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
What procedures does an Obstetrician like Dr. Shams typically perform?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Shams performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Mercy Health
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Obstetrician do?
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.
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, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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