Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiers-Shamir, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Boca Raton, FL?
Where did Dr. Wiers-Shamir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica
Is Dr. Wiers-Shamir board certified as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Kristina Wiers-Shamir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Wiers-Shamir speak?
Dr. Wiers-Shamir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Wiers-Shamir typically treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Wiers-Shamir 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. Wiers-Shamir. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Pauciarticular Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- Oligoarticular JIA
- Few-joint juvenile arthritis
- Childhood oligoarthritis
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0840: Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Lupus with Organ Involvement
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE Affecting Organs
- Lupus Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
- M3219: Other organ or system involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
- R7689: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Double-Jointedness
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M357: Hypermobility syndrome
Also known as:
- Joint Disorder
- Joint problem
- Joint pain
- Arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M259: Joint disorder, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Wiers-Shamir typically perform?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristina Wiers-Shamir may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Wiers-Shamir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wiers-Shamir accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiers-Shamir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 265-3030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiers-Shamir accept in Boca Raton, FL?
Dr. Wiers-Shamir in Boca Raton, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Wiers-Shamir's office located?
Dr. Kristina Wiers-Shamir's Primary Practice
900 Glades Rd Ste 501
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(954) 265-3030
What hospitals are Dr. Wiers-Shamir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wiers-Shamir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 review
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Kristina Wiers-Shamir an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Wiers-Shamir has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Wiers-Shamir, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Wiers-Shamir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiers-Shamir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851508857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiers-Shamir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiers-Shamir