Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shammas, Interventional Cardiologist in Laurinburg, NC?
Where did Dr. Shammas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: American University Of Beirut
What languages does Dr. Shammas speak?
Dr. Shammas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- Creoles and pidgins
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Shammas typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Shammas typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rony Shammas may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
Please contact Dr. Shammas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shammas accept my insurance?
Dr. Shammas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 758-3211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shammas accept in Laurinburg, NC?
Dr. Shammas in Laurinburg, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shammas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shammas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shammas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shammas's NPI number?A 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 1952382152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shammas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shammas