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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zia, Internist in Garner, NC?
Dr. Shams Zia, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Garner, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zia is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zia’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zia’s office at (919) 576-2330.
Is Dr. Zia board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shams Zia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zia speak?
Dr. Zia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Zia treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Zia 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. Zia. 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:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- History of Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
- Past kidney stones
- Previous urinary stones
- History of renal calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- Z87442: Personal history of urinary calculi
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Calcium in Urine
- High Oxalate in Urine
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Urine and Urination
- Kidney Stones
- Hypercalciuria
- Excess Calcium Excretion
- Calcium in Urine
- Hyperoxaluria
- Oxalate Crystals in Urine
- Excess Oxalate Excretion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82994: Hypercalciuria
- R82992: Hyperoxaluria
Also known as:
- Low Citrate in Urine
- Metabolic Disorder
- Urine and Urination
- Hypocitraturia
- Low urinary citrate
- Citrate deficiency in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R82991: Hypocitraturia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Zia perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shams Zia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Zia's office.
Does Dr. Zia accept my insurance?
Dr. Zia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 576-2330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zia accept in Garner, NC?
Dr. Zia in Garner, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zia's office located?
What is Dr. Zia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407029044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zia
What is Dr. Shams Zia's specialty?
Dr. Zia is a Internist near Garner, NC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Zia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shams Zia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zia is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Wakemed Cary 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Shams Zia accepting new patients in Garner, NC?
Yes, Dr. Shams Zia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shams Zia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zia's office at (919) 576-2330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shams Zia?
Please contact Dr. Zia's office at (919) 576-2330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shams Zia have?
Dr. Shams Zia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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