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Who is Dr. Shammaa, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Ammar Shammaa, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in South Charleston, WV with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shammaa completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Shammaa is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shammaa’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shammaa’s office at (304) 766-9600.
Where did Dr. Shammaa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Medical School: Aleppo University
What languages does Dr. Shammaa speak?
Dr. Shammaa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Shammaa treat?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shammaa 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. Shammaa. 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:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O0991: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, first trimester
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Secondary Amenorrhea
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Absent Periods (Secondary)
- Stopped Periods
- No Periods After Starting
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N911: Secondary amenorrhea
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Antenatal Dating Scan
- Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
- Due Date Confirmation Scan
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Cervical Length Screening
- Cervix measurement during pregnancy
- Screening for preterm labor risk
- Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Routine Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After-birth Follow-up
- Postnatal Care Visit
- Maternal Postpartum Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Shammaa perform?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shammaa 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. Shammaa. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Pelvic Exam Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Women's Health Checkup
- Sedated Pelvic Exam
- Gynecological Exam with Anesthesia
CPT Codes:
- 57410: Pelvic examination under anesthesia (other than local)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Also known as:
- Fallopian Tube Removal
- Salpingectomy
- Tubal Removal Surgery
- Oviduct Removal
- Partial Salpingectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58700: Salpingectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After Birth Care
- Maternity Follow-up
- Postnatal Care
CPT Codes:
- 59430: Postpartum care only (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Surgical Treatment for Incomplete Miscarriage
- D&C for incomplete abortion
- Surgical miscarriage management
- Uterine evacuation
- Incomplete abortion surgery
CPT Codes:
- 59812: Treatment of incomplete abortion, any trimester, completed surgically
Does Dr. Shammaa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shammaa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 766-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shammaa accept in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Shammaa in South Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shammaa's office located?
Dr. Ammar Shammaa's Primary Practice
4803 Kentucky St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-9600
What is Dr. Shammaa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shammaa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356478663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shammaa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shammaa
What is Dr. Ammar Shammaa's specialty?
Dr. Shammaa is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near South Charleston, WV. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Shammaa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ammar Shammaa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shammaa is affiliated with Cabell Huntington Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, AdventHealth Tampa, WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Ammar Shammaa accepting new patients in South Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Shammaa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ammar Shammaa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shammaa's office at (304) 766-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ammar Shammaa?
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