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Dr. Leon Shao, MD

Wilmington, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shao, Cardiologist in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Leon Shao, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shao’s office at (302) 366-7665.

    Is Dr. Shao board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Leon Shao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shao treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Shao 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. Shao. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Shao perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leon Shao may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shao's office.

    Does Dr. Shao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 366-7665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shao accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Shao in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shao's office located?

    Dr. Leon Shao's Primary Practice

    3521 Silverside Rd Ste 2L1

    Wilmington, DE 19810

    (302) 366-7665

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    Dr. Leon Shao's Practice 2

    114 Sandhill Dr Ste 203

    Middletown, DE 19709

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    Dr. Leon Shao's Practice 3

    4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 1250

    Newark, DE 19713

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

    Dr. Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760640684.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shao?

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

    What is Dr. Leon Shao's specialty?

    Dr. Shao is a Cardiologist near Wilmington, DE. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Shao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leon Shao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shao is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital, Christianacare, Union 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with 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 Leon Shao accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Leon Shao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leon Shao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (302) 366-7665 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leon Shao?

    Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (302) 366-7665 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leon Shao have?

    Dr. Leon Shao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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