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Who is Dr. Shamim, Neurologist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Ejaz Shamim, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shamim is fluent in English, French, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shamim’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shamim’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shamim speak?
Dr. Shamim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Panjabi; Punjabi
Persian
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Shamim typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shamim 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. Shamim. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's
- Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
- Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shamim typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shamim 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. Shamim. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
- Botox for facial spasms
- Facial nerve chemodenervation
- Blepharospasm treatment
- Hemifacial spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)
Also known as:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Eye Muscle Injection (Chemodenervation)
- Ocular Muscle Paralysis
- Strabismus Treatment Injection
- Botox for Eye Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 67345: Chemodenervation of extraocular muscle
Does Dr. Shamim accept my insurance?
Dr. Shamim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shamim accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Shamim in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shamim's office located?
What is Dr. Shamim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shamim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255493011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shamim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shamim
What is Dr. Ejaz Shamim's specialty?
Dr. Shamim is a Neurologist near Largo, MD.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Ejaz Shamim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shamim is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Um Capital Region Medical Center 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
When to see a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ejaz Shamim accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ejaz Shamim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ejaz Shamim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shamim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ejaz Shamim?
Please contact Dr. Shamim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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