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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basher, Cardiologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Sharmin Basher, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Basher is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basher’s office at (615) 322-2318.
Is Dr. Basher board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sharmin Basher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Basher speak?
Dr. Basher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
What conditions does Dr. Basher treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Basher 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. Basher. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Which procedures does Dr. Basher perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sharmin Basher 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. Basher's office.
Does Dr. Basher accept my insurance?
Dr. Basher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-2318 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basher accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Basher in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Gilsbar
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Basher's office located?
Dr. Sharmin Basher's Primary Practice
1301 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-2318
What is Dr. Basher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114174547.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basher
What is Dr. Sharmin Basher's specialty?
Dr. Basher is a Cardiologist near Nashville, TN. 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. Basher to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sharmin Basher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basher is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Sharmin Basher accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Sharmin Basher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharmin Basher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basher's office at (615) 322-2318 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharmin Basher?
Please contact Dr. Basher's office at (615) 322-2318 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sharmin Basher have?
Dr. Sharmin Basher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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