Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shammas, Rheumatologist in Burbank, CA?
Where did Dr. Shammas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
What languages does Dr. Shammas speak?
Dr. Shammas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Shammas typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Shammas 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. Shammas. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS
- Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M450: Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Shammas typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rania Shammas may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Shammas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shammas accept my insurance?
Dr. Shammas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 843-9020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shammas accept in Burbank, CA?
Dr. Shammas in Burbank, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shammas' office located?
Dr. Rania Shammas' Primary Practice
2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-9020
What hospitals are Dr. Shammas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shammas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shammas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shammas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194959338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shammas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shammas