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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams, Infectious Disease Specialist in Greenvale, NY?
Dr. Farah Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Greenvale, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English and Urdu, 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 at (516) 767-7771.
Where did Dr. Shams go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Shams treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Shams perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Farah 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
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 (516) 767-7771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Greenvale, NY?
Dr. Shams in Greenvale, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
Dr. Farah Shams' Primary Practice
2200 Northern Blvd Ste 205
Greenvale, NY 11548
(516) 767-7771
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 1982823258.
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. Farah Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Greenvale, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Shams to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Farah Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Farah Shams accepting new patients in Greenvale, NY?
Yes, Dr. Farah Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farah Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (516) 767-7771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farah Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (516) 767-7771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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