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Dr. Shamim Islam, MD
Buffalo, NY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Islam, Pediatrician in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Shamim Islam, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Islam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Islam’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Islam’s office at (323) 660-2450.
What languages does Dr. Islam speak?
Dr. Islam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Islam treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Islam 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. Islam. 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:
- Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Autoinflammatory Syndrome
- Autoimmune Disease
- Systemic Inflammatory Disorder
- Hereditary Fever Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M048: Other autoinflammatory syndromes
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Islam perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Shamim Islam may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Islam's office.
Does Dr. Islam accept my insurance?
Dr. Islam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 660-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Islam accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Islam in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
Kern Health Systems
Medicaid
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Where is Dr. Islam's office located?
What is Dr. Islam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Islam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871687590.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Islam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Islam
What is Dr. Shamim Islam's specialty?
Dr. Islam is a Pediatrician near Buffalo, NY. 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. Islam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shamim Islam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Islam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Shamim Islam accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shamim Islam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shamim Islam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (323) 660-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shamim Islam?
Please contact Dr. Islam's office at (323) 660-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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