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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahid, Internist in Amite, LA?
Dr. Muhammad Shahid, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Amite, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shahid graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shahid is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahid’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahid’s office at (985) 747-0444.
Where did Dr. Shahid go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Shahid board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shahid, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shahid speak?
Dr. Shahid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shahid typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shahid 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. Shahid. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shahid typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Shahid may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shahid's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shahid accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 747-0444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahid accept in Amite, LA?
Dr. Shahid in Amite, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shahid's office located?
What is Dr. Shahid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992985386.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahid
What is Dr. Muhammad Shahid's specialty?
Dr. Shahid is a Internist near Amite, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Shahid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shahid is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Muhammad Shahid accepting new patients in Amite, LA?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shahid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Shahid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shahid's office at (985) 747-0444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Shahid?
Please contact Dr. Shahid's office at (985) 747-0444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Shahid have?
Dr. Muhammad Shahid is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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