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Dr. Chen Shi, MD

Neurosurgeon

Gastonia, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shi, Neurosurgeon in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Chen Shi, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shi’s office at (704) 272-3578.

    What languages does Dr. Shi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shi typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shi 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. Shi. 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:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Spinal Cord Condition
    • Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shi typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shi. 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:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Does Dr. Shi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 272-3578 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shi accept in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Shi in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shi's office located?

    Dr. Chen Shi's Primary Practice

    811 Cox Rd

    Gastonia, NC 28054

    (704) 272-3578

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    Dr. Chen Shi's Practice 2

    550 Mount Holly Medical Pkwy

    Belmont, NC 28012

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    Dr. Chen Shi's Practice 3

    225 Baldwin Ave

    Charlotte, NC 28204

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

    Dr. Shi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013303049.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shi?

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

    What is Dr. Chen Shi's specialty?

    Dr. Shi is a Neurosurgeon near Gastonia, NC.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Chen Shi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shi is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health Mercy, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

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    Is Dr. Chen Shi accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Chen Shi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Chen Shi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shi's office at (704) 272-3578 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chen Shi?

    Please contact Dr. Shi's office at (704) 272-3578 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shi's office located?

    Dr. Shi's offices are located in Gastonia, NC, Belmont, NC, and Charlotte, NC.