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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shams, Infectious Disease Specialist in Johnson City, TN?
Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Johnson City, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams’s office.
Is Dr. Shams board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wael Shams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shams typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Subacute Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86272: Subacute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shams typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wael Shams may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Shams' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Johnson City, TN?
Dr. Shams in Johnson City, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1265420046.
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. Wael Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Johnson City, TN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Wael Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shams is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Middlesboro Arh Hospital, Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Wael Shams accepting new patients in Johnson City, TN?
Yes, Dr. Wael Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wael Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wael Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wael Shams have?
Dr. Wael Shams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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