21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shack, Family Medicine Specialist in Canton, GA?
Dr. Richard Shack, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Canton, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Shack is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shack’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shack’s office at (770) 442-1911.
Is Dr. Shack board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Shack, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shack speak?
Dr. Shack and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shack typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shack 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. Shack. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shack typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shack 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. Shack. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Shack accept my insurance?
Dr. Shack accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 442-1911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shack accept in Canton, GA?
Dr. Shack in Canton, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shack's office located?
Dr. Richard Shack's Primary Practice
1495 Hickory Flat Hwy Ste 100
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 442-1911
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard Shack?
Dr. Shack has appointments available at his Canton, GA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Shack's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shack's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942313572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shack?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shack
What is Dr. Richard Shack's specialty?
Dr. Shack is a Family Medicine Specialist near Canton, GA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Richard Shack affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shack is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Cherokee, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Piedmont Rockdale 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Shack accepting new patients in Canton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Richard Shack is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Shack offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shack, or call (770) 442-1911 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Shack?
Please contact Dr. Shack's office at (770) 442-1911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Shack have?
Dr. Richard Shack is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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