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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shen, Internist in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Dr. Edred Shen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Scotch Plains, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shen graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine and completed his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shen is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office.
Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Strong Memorial Hospital | Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Program
Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine | Rutgers
Is Dr. Shen board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Edred Shen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Shen treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Other Types of Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Atypical Alzheimer's', 'Rare Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G308: Other Alzheimer's disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mood Disorder
- Affective Disorder
- Emotional Disorder
- Mental Health Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F39: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Shen perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Edred Shen 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shen's office.
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Dr. Shen in Scotch Plains, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Carepoint Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154302024.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen
What is Dr. Edred Shen's specialty?
Dr. Shen is a Internist near Scotch Plains, NJ.
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.
Contact Dr. Shen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Edred Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Edred Shen accepting new patients in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Edred Shen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edred Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edred Shen?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Edred Shen have?
Dr. Edred Shen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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