39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shammas, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Issa Shammas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shammas completed his residency at Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shammas is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shammas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shammas’s office at (317) 890-5500.
Where did Dr. Shammas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Via Christi Reg Mc/St Francis, Internal Medicine | Mich State University | Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Shammas board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Issa Shammas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shammas speak?
Dr. Shammas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Shammas treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shammas 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. Shammas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
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:
- 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:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shammas perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Issa Shammas 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shammas' office.
Does Dr. Shammas accept my insurance?
Dr. Shammas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 890-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shammas accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Shammas in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shammas' office located?
Dr. Issa Shammas also offers virtual visits
Dr. Issa Shammas' Primary Practice
9650 E Washington St # 100
Indianapolis, IN 46229
(317) 890-5500
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Issa Shammas?
Dr. Shammas has appointments available at his Indianapolis, IN office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Shammas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shammas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073554424.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shammas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shammas
What is Dr. Issa Shammas's specialty?
Dr. Shammas is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.
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.
Contact Dr. Shammas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Issa Shammas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shammas is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Issa Shammas accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Issa Shammas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Issa Shammas offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shammas, or call (317) 890-5500 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Issa Shammas?
Yes, Dr. Shammas offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shammas, or call (317) 890-5500 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Issa Shammas have?
Dr. Issa Shammas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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