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Who is Dr. Shim, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Fayetteville, NC?
Dr. Ahmed Shim, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shim is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shim’s office at (910) 321-1012.
What languages does Dr. Shim speak?
Dr. Shim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Shim treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shim 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. Shim. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Slow Heart Rate
- Torsades de Pointes
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- TdP
- Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Twisting of the Points
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4721: Torsades de pointes
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Which procedures does Dr. Shim perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmed Shim may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shim's office.
Does Dr. Shim accept my insurance?
Dr. Shim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 321-1012 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shim accept in Fayetteville, NC?
Dr. Shim in Fayetteville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Americas Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MyTruAdvantage
Peak
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Where is Dr. Shim's office located?
Dr. Ahmed Shim's Primary Practice
3656 Cape Center Dr
Fayetteville, NC 28304
(910) 321-1012
What is Dr. Shim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609273085.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shim
What is Dr. Ahmed Shim's specialty?
Dr. Shim is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Fayetteville, NC. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Shim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Shim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shim is affiliated with Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Columbus Regional 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 Ahmed Shim accepting new patients in Fayetteville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Shim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Shim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shim's office at (910) 321-1012 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Shim?
Please contact Dr. Shim's office at (910) 321-1012 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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