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Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham, MD

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Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham, MD

Houston, TX

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Smith-Sham, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Smith-Sham completed her residency at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford. Dr. Smith-Sham is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smith-Sham’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smith-Sham’s office at (814) 877-8950.

    Where did Dr. Smith-Sham go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford

    What languages does Dr. Smith-Sham speak?

    Dr. Smith-Sham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Smith-Sham treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Smith-Sham 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. Smith-Sham. 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 Screening
    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Irregular Periods
    • Secondary Amenorrhea
    • Secondary Oligomenorrhea
    • Other Irregular Menstruation
    • Menstruation
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
    • Absent Periods (Secondary)
    • Stopped Periods
    • No Periods After Starting
    • Infrequent Periods (Secondary)
    • Scanty Periods (Secondary)
    • Light Periods (Secondary)
    • Unusual Periods
    • Menstrual Cycle Problems
    • Other Menstrual Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
    • N911: Secondary amenorrhea
    • N914: Secondary oligomenorrhea
    • N925: Other specified irregular menstruation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
    • Pregnancy Management for Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
    • Z3493: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
    • Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
    • High-risk pregnancy care (general)
    • Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
    • Health Screening
    • Hormone Disorder Screening
    • Gland Disorder Screening
    • Endocrine System Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder

    What procedures does Dr. Smith-Sham perform?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Smith-Sham performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Smith-Sham. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After Birth Care
    • Maternity Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum visits
    • Pregnancy check-ups
    • Maternity care appointments

    CPT Codes:

    • 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Does Dr. Smith-Sham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Smith-Sham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 877-8950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Smith-Sham accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Smith-Sham in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Smith-Sham's office located?

    Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham's Primary Practice

    7900 Fannin St Ste 4000

    Houston, TX 77054

    (814) 877-8950

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    Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham's Practice 2

    20207 Chasewood Park Dr

    Houston, TX 77070

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    Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham's Practice 3

    11302 Fallbrook Dr Ste 101

    Houston, TX 77065

    (281) 955-8780

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham?

    Dr. Smith-Sham has appointments available at her Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    4.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 5 reviews

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    Office Experience

    86% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    64% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham a Great overall experience rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Dr. Smith-Sham has been rated and reviewed by 5 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Smith-Sham, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    The Dr. Salvatore Carrabba Research Award

    Medicine United Arab Emirates Univ

    What is Dr. Smith-Sham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Smith-Sham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467682328.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smith-Sham?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smith-Sham

    What is Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham's specialty?

    Dr. Smith-Sham is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Houston, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Smith-Sham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Smith-Sham is affiliated with Woman's Hospital of Texas 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Stephanie Smith-Sham accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephanie Smith-Sham offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smith-Sham, or call (814) 877-8950 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Smith-Sham?

    Please contact Dr. Smith-Sham's office at (814) 877-8950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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