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Dr. Palak Shah, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Falls Church, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Palak Shah, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (703) 776-7075.

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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 Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Assist Device
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Palak Shah may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 776-7075 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Shah in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Palak Shah's Primary Practice

    3300 Gallows Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22042

    (703) 776-7075

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    Dr. Palak Shah's Practice 2

    8081 Innovation Park Dr

    Fairfax, VA 22031

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

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336313717.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

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

    What is Dr. Palak Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Falls Church, VA.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

    Is Dr. Palak Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, Mn, United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital 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

    When to see an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Palak Shah accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Palak Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Palak Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (703) 776-7075 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Palak Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (703) 776-7075 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in Falls Church, VA and Fairfax, VA.