Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shams, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Downey, CA?
What languages does Dr. Shams speak?
Dr. Shams and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Shams typically treat?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
Also known as:
- High-Risk Pregnancy Due to Infertility History
- Female Infertility
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy after infertility
- Infertility and pregnancy care
- Special care for pregnancy after infertility
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0900: Supervision of pregnancy with history of infertility, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
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
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
What procedures does an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) like Dr. Shams typically perform?
As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shams 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
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)
Does Dr. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 461-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shams accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Shams in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Apex Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shams' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shams affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shams has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
What is Dr. Shams's NPI number?A 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 1336357110.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shams?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shams