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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams Pirzadeh, Hospitalist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shams Pirzadeh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shams Pirzadeh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shams Pirzadeh’s office at (865) 305-9081.
What languages does Dr. Shams Pirzadeh speak?
Dr. Shams Pirzadeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shams Pirzadeh treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shams Pirzadeh 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 Pirzadeh. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Shams Pirzadeh perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's office.
Does Dr. Shams Pirzadeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams Pirzadeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 305-9081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams Pirzadeh accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Shams Pirzadeh in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's office located?
Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh's Primary Practice
1924 Alcoa Hwy # U56
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 305-9081
What is Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831419779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shams Pirzadeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shams Pirzadeh
What is Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh's specialty?
Dr. Shams Pirzadeh is a Hospitalist near Knoxville, TN. 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 Pirzadeh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shams Pirzadeh is affiliated with North Oaks 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
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Is Reza Shams Pirzadeh accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reza Shams Pirzadeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's office at (865) 305-9081 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reza Shams Pirzadeh?
Please contact Dr. Shams Pirzadeh's office at (865) 305-9081 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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