Summary

Dr. Shamim Begum has practiced internal medicine for 43 years and is affiliated with South Brooklyn Health Hospital. She treats hyperlipidemia, high cholesterol in children and teens, and diabetes mellitus.

Dr. Begum earned her medical degree from Chittagong Medical College and Hospital and completed her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. She sees patients in Jamaica, New York, and speaks Arabic and English.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 43 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has 3 locations

Smart Medical Care Pc

8742 168th StJamaica, NY 11432
Mon4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tue4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wed4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thu4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fri4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat10:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

New York City Health And Hospitals Queens

8268 164th StJamaica, NY 11432

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418

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Dr. Shamim Ara Begum, MDDr. Bruce Lawrence Feldman, MDDr. Eric Yoon, MDDr. Shilpa Paradkar Singh, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.7 
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43 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Jamaica , NYHuntington , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Chittagong Medical College And Hospital Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: State University of New York Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shamim Ara Begum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shamim Ara Begum has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Shamim Ara Begum holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lincoln Medical And Mental Health Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Chittagong Medical College And Hospital in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Begum's NPI number is 1659431039.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Shamim Begum accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Shamim Begum affiliated with?
Dr. Shamim Begum is affiliated with South Brooklyn Health Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Shamim Begum speak?
Dr. Shamim Begum speaks Arabic and English.
Does Dr. Shamim Begum accept my insurance?
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