Dr. Christopher Shanahan, MD
Internist
,Medical Toxicologist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanahan, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Christopher Shanahan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shanahan graduated from Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shanahan is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, French, Haitian; Haitian Creole, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanahan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanahan’s office at (617) 296-0061.
Where did Dr. Shanahan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: General Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston MA | Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Fellow:General Internal Med.
Residency: Montefiore M C-H&l Moses Div, Internal Medicine | Montefiore Medical Center
Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School
Is Dr. Shanahan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Shanahan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shanahan speak?
Dr. Shanahan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Haitian; Haitian Creole
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shanahan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shanahan 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. Shanahan. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shanahan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Shanahan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shanahan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shanahan accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanahan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 296-0061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanahan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shanahan in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Eternal Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shanahan's office located?
Dr. Christopher Shanahan's Primary Practice
1575 Blue Hill Ave
Boston, MA 02126
(617) 296-0061
What is Dr. Shanahan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanahan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730184854.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanahan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanahan
What is Dr. Christopher Shanahan's specialty?
Dr. Shanahan is a Internist near Boston, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christopher Shanahan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanahan is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Tufts 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 Christopher Shanahan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Shanahan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Shanahan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanahan's office at (617) 296-0061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Shanahan?
Please contact Dr. Shanahan's office at (617) 296-0061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Shanahan have?
Dr. Christopher Shanahan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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