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Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD

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Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, eating disorders, forensics, and more.
1035 S State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414

Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD is a psychologist in Wellington, FL specializing in psychology.

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Office Locations

1035 S State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
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11337 Okeechobee Boulevard
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Some issues Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:

  • Hallucinations, which means someone sees or hears things that are not real.
  • Delusions, which are false beliefs that someone strongly holds on to.
  • Trouble communicating, organizing thoughts, making decisions, and paying attention.
  • Inability to remember things, complete tasks, show interest in activities, and sustain relationships.

A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.

Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

individual therapy

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 25
mental health therapy 2956

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1989

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 27
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 45
Diabetes 55
Dementia 62
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1459

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 48
Dementia 66
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1323

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 32
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 46
Dementia 60
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1222

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 12
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 43
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 52
Dementia 54
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1140

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 46
Dementia 49
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 806

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 12
Age
From 65 to 74 19
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 70
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 48
Diabetes 50
Dementia 59
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 726

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 69
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 58
Dementia 58
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 1156

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 11
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 55
Dementia 70
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 839

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 25
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 71
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 65
Dementia 71
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 842

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 18
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 58
Dementia 64
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated as a psychologist in Wellington, FL were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 25
mental health therapy 1314

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 18
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 6
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 4
85 and over 2
Less than 65 14
65 to 74 13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 0
Dementia 55

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Majid A. Shams, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
United Healthcare
Medicare

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Biography

Dr. Majid Shams' specialty is psychology. Dr. Shams's areas of expertise include the following: depression, suicide, and stress management. Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shams accepts.

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