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Dr. Savitha Shama, MD
Alpharetta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shama, Internist in Alpharetta, GA?
Dr. Savitha Shama, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Alpharetta, GA. She is board certified. Dr. Shama completed her residency at Morehouse Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shama is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shama’s office at (678) 827-9157.
Where did Dr. Shama go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Morehouse Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India
Is Dr. Shama board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Savitha Shama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shama speak?
Dr. Shama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shama typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shama 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. Shama. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shama typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Savitha Shama 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. Shama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shama accept my insurance?
Dr. Shama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 827-9157 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shama accept in Alpharetta, GA?
Dr. Shama in Alpharetta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shama's office located?
Dr. Savitha Shama's Primary Practice
735 N Main St Ste 1100
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 827-9157
What is Dr. Shama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447205240.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shama
What is Dr. Savitha Shama's specialty?
Dr. Shama is a Internist near Alpharetta, GA.
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. Savitha Shama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shama is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Piedmont Henry 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Savitha Shama accepting new patients in Alpharetta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Savitha Shama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Savitha Shama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shama's office at (678) 827-9157 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Savitha Shama?
Please contact Dr. Shama's office at (678) 827-9157 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Savitha Shama have?
Dr. Savitha Shama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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