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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams, Cardiologist in Rockville, MD?
Dr. Omar Shams, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams’s office at (804) 794-6400.
Is Dr. Shams board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Omar 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:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Shams typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Shams typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Does Dr. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 794-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Rockville, MD?
Dr. Shams in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
Dr. Omar Shams' Primary Practice
15215 Shady Grove Rd Ste 306
Rockville, MD 20850
(804) 794-6400
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 1093906133.
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. Omar Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Cardiologist near Rockville, MD.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Omar Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Frederick Health Hospital, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center 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 Omar Shams accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?
Yes, Dr. Omar Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (804) 794-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (804) 794-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Shams have?
Dr. Omar Shams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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