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Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Hepatology and Adult Gastroenterology

Shaheed Beheshti Medical University

1015 S HACKETT ROAD
WATERLOO, IA 50701

(319) 234-5990

Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD is a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA specializing in adult hepatology and adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University. Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, CEDAR VALLEY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS PC and Allen Memorial Hospital.

Office Locations

1015 S HACKETT ROAD
WATERLOO, IA 50701

(319) 234-5990

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

gastrointestinal biopsy

removal of lesion

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

EGD with lesion removal

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, gastrointestinal biopsy, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, EGD with lesion removal, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

By Affordability:

diagnostic upper endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD performed more diagnostic EGD, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for diagnostic upper endoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated as a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	11
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated as a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	51
gastrointestinal procedures	102
hospital care	209
inpatient care	209
minimally invasive procedures	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated as a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	28
gastrointestinal procedures	48
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated as a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA during 2023 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	102
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	102
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	102

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	19
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated as a hepatologist in WATERLOO, IA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	72
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	36
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD graduated from Shaheed Beheshti Medical University. She completed residency at Howard University Hospital. She has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Shaheed Beheshti Medical University

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION

CEDAR VALLEY MEDICAL SPECIALISTS PC

Allen Memorial Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shima Ghavimi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$968 Skyrizi $461	Humira $242	Rinvoq $166	Creon $24	$75
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$231 ENTYVIO $123	GATTEX $108
Ardelyx, Inc.	$179 IBSRELA $179
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$132 VOQUEZNA $132
UCB, Inc.	$110 Cimzia $110
Other	$237 XIFAXAN $89	DUPIXENT $56	ZEPOSIA $53	Minimed 630G $23	SPYSCOPE $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,850
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. Shima Ghavimi is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology and adult hepatology. She attended Shaheed Beheshti Medical University and then went on to complete her residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Ghavimi is affiliated with UnityPoint Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inWaterloo, IA as reported by UnityPoint Health.