34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shamim, Psychiatrist in Jamaica, NY?
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 as a 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 a Psychiatrist like Dr. Shamim typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Depression
- Mild Recurrent Major Depression
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Dysthymia
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Chronic Depression
- Mild chronic depression
- Mild recurring depression
- Mild depressive episodes
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F341: Dysthymic disorder
- F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
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
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Shamim typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Shamim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health First Shared Services
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Memphis Managed Care
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shamim's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shamim affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shamim has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shamim's NPI number?A 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?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
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.