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Dr. Osama El Shamy

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El Shamy, Nephrologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Osama El Shamy is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El Shamy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Shamy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Shamy’s office at (615) 322-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. El Shamy?

    Dr. Osama El Shamy is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. El Shamy empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Kidney Disease-Acute, Peritoneal Dialysis, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. El Shamy is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. El Shamy speak?

    Dr. El Shamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. El Shamy treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. El Shamy 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. El Shamy. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid Overload
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Excess Fluid
    • Water Retention
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. El Shamy perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Osama El Shamy may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Shamy's office.

    Does Dr. El Shamy accept my insurance?

    Dr. El Shamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El Shamy accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. El Shamy in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. El Shamy's office located?

    Dr. Osama El Shamy's Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (615) 322-5000

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    Dr. Osama El Shamy's Practice 2

    1301 22nd Ave S

    Nashville, TN 37232

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    Dr. Osama El Shamy's Practice 3

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

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

    Dr. El Shamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033520382.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Shamy?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Shamy

    What is Dr. Osama El Shamy's specialty?

    Dr. El Shamy is a Nephrologist near Washington, DC. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. El Shamy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Osama El Shamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El Shamy is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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

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    Is Osama El Shamy accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Osama El Shamy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Osama El Shamy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El Shamy's office at (615) 322-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Osama El Shamy?

    Please contact Dr. El Shamy's office at (615) 322-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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