Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shakur, Cardiologist in Attleboro, MA?
Dr. Umar Shakur, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Attleboro, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shakur is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakur’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakur’s office at (508) 431-3600.
Is Dr. Shakur board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Umar Shakur, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shakur speak?
Dr. Shakur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Shakur treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Shakur 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. Shakur. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Which procedures does Dr. Shakur perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Umar Shakur may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shakur's office.
Does Dr. Shakur accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 431-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shakur accept in Attleboro, MA?
Dr. Shakur in Attleboro, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Shakur's office located?
What is Dr. Shakur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shakur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982799854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakur
What is Dr. Umar Shakur's specialty?
Dr. Shakur is a Cardiologist near Attleboro, MA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Shakur to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Umar Shakur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shakur is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Umar Shakur accepting new patients in Attleboro, MA?
Yes, Dr. Umar Shakur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umar Shakur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shakur's office at (508) 431-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umar Shakur?
Please contact Dr. Shakur's office at (508) 431-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Umar Shakur have?
Dr. Umar Shakur is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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