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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Begum, Internist in West Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Shamsad Begum, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in West Palm Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Begum graduated from University of Chittagong and completed her residency at Harlem Hospital Columbia University. Dr. Begum is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Begum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Begum’s office at (561) 683-4100.
Where did Dr. Begum go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Columbia University
Medical School: Chittagong Medical College | University of Chittagong
Is Dr. Begum board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shamsad Begum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Begum speak?
Dr. Begum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bengali
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Begum typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Begum 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. Begum. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Begum typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shamsad Begum 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. Begum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Begum accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 683-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum accept in West Palm Beach, FL?
Dr. Begum in West Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Longevity Health Founders
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Begum's office located?
Dr. Shamsad Begum's Primary Practice
1195 N Military Trl Ste 2A
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 683-4100
What is Dr. Begum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386629673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum
What is Dr. Shamsad Begum's specialty?
Dr. Begum is a Internist near West Palm Beach, FL.
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. Shamsad Begum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Begum is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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 Shamsad Begum accepting new patients in West Palm Beach, FL?
Yes, Dr. Shamsad Begum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shamsad Begum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (561) 683-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shamsad Begum?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (561) 683-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shamsad Begum have?
Dr. Shamsad Begum is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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