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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shamir, Internist in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Kenath Shamir, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shamir graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shamir is fluent in English, Hebrew, Kamba, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shamir’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shamir’s office at (508) 730-3000.
Where did Dr. Shamir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Internal Medicine | University of Michigan Program
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shamir board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenath Shamir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shamir speak?
Dr. Shamir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Kamba
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Shamir treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shamir 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. Shamir. 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:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Shamir perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kenath Shamir 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. Shamir's office.
Does Dr. Shamir accept my insurance?
Dr. Shamir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 730-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shamir accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Shamir in Fall River, 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
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shamir's office located?
Dr. Kenath Shamir's Primary Practice
1030 President Ave
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 730-3000
What is Dr. Shamir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shamir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811952955.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shamir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shamir
What is Dr. Kenath Shamir's specialty?
Dr. Shamir is a Internist near Fall River, MA.
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. Shamir to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kenath Shamir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shamir is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth 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 Internist?
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Is Kenath Shamir accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kenath Shamir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenath Shamir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shamir's office at (508) 730-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenath Shamir?
Please contact Dr. Shamir's office at (508) 730-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenath Shamir have?
Dr. Kenath Shamir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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