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Dr. Nahid Vandshekari, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Family Medicine Specialist

El Paso, TX

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Vandshekari, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in El Paso, TX?

    Dr. Nahid Vandshekari, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Vandshekari graduated from Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences and completed her residency at Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Vandshekari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vandshekari’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vandshekari’s office at (830) 267-4575.

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

    • Residency: Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Family Medicine | Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Health Sciences Center Program

    • Medical School: Shiraz Univ of Med Sci, Shiraz, Iran | Shiraz University Of Medical Sciences

    Is Dr. Vandshekari board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Nahid Vandshekari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vandshekari speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vandshekari typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Vandshekari 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. Vandshekari. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Vandshekari typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nahid Vandshekari may include:

    Please contact Dr. Vandshekari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Vandshekari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vandshekari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 267-4575 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vandshekari accept in El Paso, TX?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vandshekari's office located?

    Dr. Nahid Vandshekari's Primary Practice

    5555 N Mesa St Ste 400

    El Paso, TX 79912

    (830) 267-4575

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    Dr. Nahid Vandshekari's Practice 2

    5555 N Mesa St

    El Paso, TX 79912

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vandshekari affiliated with?

    Dr. Vandshekari has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    The Hospitals Of Providence - Transmountain Campus,El Paso, TX

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

    Dr. Vandshekari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982660759.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vandshekari?

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

    What is Dr. Nahid Vandshekari's specialty?

    Dr. Vandshekari is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near El Paso, TX.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Nahid Vandshekari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Vandshekari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: The Hospitals Of Providence - Transmountain Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Nahid Vandshekari accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nahid Vandshekari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nahid Vandshekari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vandshekari's office at (830) 267-4575 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nahid Vandshekari?

    Please contact Dr. Vandshekari's office at (830) 267-4575 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vandshekari's office located?

    Dr. Vandshekari's office is located in El Paso, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nahid Vandshekari have?

    Dr. Nahid Vandshekari is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.