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- 11771 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72113
About Dr. Qaqish
Shaker S. Qaqish, MD practices nephrology in North Little Rock, AR. Shaker is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Shaker provided 2,000 services to 1,317 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access, and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184914723.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (501) 204-0302
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11771 MAUMELLE BLVD
North Little Rock, AR 72113
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,000 services · 1,317 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
160 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
82 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
68 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
67 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
49 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36903 |
47 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
46 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
39 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
29 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36906 |
24 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 3
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Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 3
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Qaqish specialize in?
Dr. Qaqish is a kidney specialist in North Little Rock, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Qaqish located?
Dr. Qaqish is listed at 11771 Maumelle Blvd, North Little Rock, AR 72113. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Qaqish's phone number?
The number on file is (501) 204-0302. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Qaqish?
Dr. Qaqish's National Provider Identifier is 1184914723. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Qaqish go to medical school?
Dr. Qaqish attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Qaqish have?
Dr. Qaqish has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Qaqish do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Qaqish performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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