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Who is Dr. Shams, Hospitalist in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Seyed Shams, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shams is fluent in English, German, and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams’s office at (703) 776-3582.
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Persian
What conditions does Dr. Shams treat?
As a Hospitalist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Shams perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Seyed Shams may include:
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 (703) 776-3582 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Shams in Arlington, VA 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
University of Maryland Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
Dr. Seyed Shams' Primary Practice
1701 N George Mason Dr
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 776-3582
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 1407941891.
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. Seyed Shams's specialty?
Dr. Shams is a Hospitalist near Arlington, VA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shams to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Seyed Shams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shams is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Inova Alexandria Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Seyed Shams accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. Seyed Shams is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seyed Shams offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (703) 776-3582 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seyed Shams?
Please contact Dr. Shams's office at (703) 776-3582 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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