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Who is Dr. Anwar, Pediatrician in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shima Anwar, MD, PHD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Anwar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Anwar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Anwar’s office at 1763556000.
What languages does Dr. Anwar speak?
Dr. Anwar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Anwar treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Anwar 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. Anwar. 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:
- Bedwetting
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urinary Incontinence Without Feeling
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Other Types of Urinary Incontinence
- Functional Loss of Bladder Control
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
- Unaware incontinence
- Silent bladder leakage
- Loss of sensation incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Various bladder leakage issues
- Uncommon incontinence types
- Specific urinary leakage
- Functional incontinence
- Bladder control issues (functional)
- Incontinence due to physical/mental limits
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
- N3942: Incontinence without sensory awareness
- N3941: Urge incontinence
- N39498: Other specified urinary incontinence
- R3981: Functional urinary incontinence
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
- R3915: Urgency of urination
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- History of Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Past UTI
- Previous Bladder Infection
- History of Kidney Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- Z87440: Personal history of urinary (tract) infections
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Urinary System Disorder
- Bladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Various urinary problems
- Uncommon urinary conditions
- Urinary tract issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- N398: Other specified disorders of urinary system
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Spina Bifida
- Open Spine
- Neural Tube Defect
- Spinal Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q059: Spina bifida, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
What procedures does Dr. Anwar perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Anwar 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. Anwar. 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:
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Complex cystometrogram
- Bladder function study
- Urodynamic testing (complex)
CPT Codes:
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51726: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment);
Also known as:
- Anal or Urethral Sphincter Muscle Test (EMG)
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter Muscle Study
- Pelvic Floor EMG
CPT Codes:
- 51785: Needle electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, any technique
Also known as:
- Bulbocavernosus Reflex Test
- Pelvic reflex test
- Genital reflex measurement
- Evoked response test
CPT Codes:
- 51792: Stimulus evoked response (eg, measurement of bulbocavernosus reflex latency time)
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Does Dr. Anwar accept my insurance?
Dr. Anwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1763556000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Anwar accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Anwar in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Community Health Plan
Health Plans
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Anwar's office located?
What is Dr. Anwar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Anwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437737889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Anwar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Anwar
What is Dr. Shima Anwar's specialty?
Dr. Anwar is a Pediatrician near Boston, MA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Anwar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shima Anwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Anwar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital, Franciscan Childrens. 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
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Is Shima Anwar accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shima Anwar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shima Anwar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Anwar's office at 1763556000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shima Anwar?
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