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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shamim, Psychiatrist in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Kausar Shamim, MD is a Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Jamaica, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Shamim completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Shamim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shamim’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shamim’s office at (718) 337-6800.
Where did Dr. Shamim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Psychiatry | Maimonides Medical Center
Medical School: University Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago | Technology Institute of Santo Domingo (Intec) / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shamim board certified in Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Kausar Shamim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shamim speak?
Dr. Shamim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shamim treat?
As a Psychiatrist, Dr. Shamim 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. Shamim. 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:
- Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depression with Psychosis
- Depression (Single Episode)
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Psychotic depression
- Severe depression with delusions
- Depression with hallucinations
- Major depression
- Depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F333: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Depressive Episode
- Bipolar II Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder in Partial Remission (Depressed)
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Moderate bipolar depression
- Moderate depressive phase of bipolar
- Significant low mood in bipolar
- Bipolar 2
- Bipolar with hypomania and depression
- Mild bipolar disorder
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
- Recovering from bipolar depression
- Bipolar disorder improving
- Partial recovery from bipolar
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3132: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
- F3181: Bipolar II disorder
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
- F3175: Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode depressed
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Panic Disorder
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Episodic Anxiety
- Paroxysmal Anxiety
ICD-10 Codes:
- F410: Panic disorder [episodic paroxysmal anxiety]
Also known as:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD
- Trauma Stress
- Combat Stress
- Shell Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shamim perform as a Psychiatrist?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kausar Shamim may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shamim's office.
Does Dr. Shamim accept my insurance?
Dr. Shamim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 337-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shamim accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Shamim in Jamaica, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health First Health Plans
Healthfirst
Medicare
Memphis Managed Care
MetroPlus
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shamim's office located?
What is Dr. Shamim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shamim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053404749.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shamim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shamim
What is Dr. Kausar Shamim's specialty?
Dr. Shamim is a Psychiatrist near Jamaica, NY.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Contact Dr. Shamim to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kausar Shamim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shamim is affiliated with St. Catherine Of Siena Hospital 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
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Is Kausar Shamim accepting new patients in Jamaica, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kausar Shamim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kausar Shamim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shamim's office at (718) 337-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kausar Shamim?
Please contact Dr. Shamim's office at (718) 337-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kausar Shamim have?
Dr. Kausar Shamim is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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