28 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Shen, Pediatrician in Anchorage, AK?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shen?
Dr. Janet Shen, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Anchorage, AK community, Dr. Shen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Stanford University Program
Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shen board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Janet Shen, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- German
- Swedish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shen typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shen typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shen 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (907) 562-2944 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Shen in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Assurant
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Moda Health
Premera Blue Cross
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
Dr. Janet Shen's Primary Practice
4001 Dale St Ste 213
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 562-2944
What hospitals are Dr. Shen affiliated with?
Dr. Shen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?A 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 1568448819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen