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Dr. Akram Shakhashiro, MD

Dr. Akram Shakhashiro, MD

Houston, TX

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shakhashiro, Internist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Akram Shakhashiro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shakhashiro graduated from Damascus University,Faculty of Medicine,Damascus,Syria and completed his residency at Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shakhashiro is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakhashiro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakhashiro’s office at (847) 802-7280.

    Where did Dr. Shakhashiro go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago | Mercy Hospital and Medical Center | MERCY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | Damascus University,Faculty of Medicine,Damascus,Syria | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Shakhashiro board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Akram Shakhashiro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shakhashiro speak?

    Dr. Shakhashiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Shakhashiro treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Shakhashiro 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. Shakhashiro. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Common variable immune deficiency
    • CVID
    • Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D839: Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Pressure Sores
    • Bedsores
    • Decubitus Ulcers
    • Pressure Ulcers

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shakhashiro perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Akram Shakhashiro may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office.

    Does Dr. Shakhashiro accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shakhashiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 802-7280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shakhashiro accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Shakhashiro in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shakhashiro's office located?

    Dr. Akram Shakhashiro's Primary Practice

    1140 Business Center Dr Ste 250

    Houston, TX 77043

    (847) 802-7280

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    Dr. Akram Shakhashiro's Practice 2

    800 E Dawson St

    Tyler, TX 75701

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    Dr. Akram Shakhashiro's Practice 3

    915 Gessner Rd Ste 785

    Houston, TX 77024

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    What is Dr. Shakhashiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shakhashiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033128665.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakhashiro?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakhashiro

    What is Dr. Akram Shakhashiro's specialty?

    Dr. Shakhashiro is a Internist near Houston, TX.

    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. Shakhashiro to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akram Shakhashiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shakhashiro is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Multicare Yakima Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Akram Shakhashiro accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Akram Shakhashiro is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akram Shakhashiro offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office at (847) 802-7280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akram Shakhashiro?

    Please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office at (847) 802-7280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Akram Shakhashiro have?

    Dr. Akram Shakhashiro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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