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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams, Anesthesiologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Danial Shams, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shams treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shams 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. Shams. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Which procedures does Dr. Shams perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Danial Shams may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shams' office.
Does Dr. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Shams in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
Dr. Danial Shams' Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Shams's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760866578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shams
What is Dr. Danial Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Anesthesiologist near Nashville, TN. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Shams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Danial Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams 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 Anesthesiologist?
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Is Danial Shams accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Danial Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Danial Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Danial Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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