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Dr. Sohail Shah, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatric Surgeon in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Sohail Shah, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (832) 824-1000.

    Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Sohail Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Sunken Chest
    • Birth Defects
    • Pectus Excavatum
    • Funnel Chest
    • Concave Chest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q676: Pectus excavatum

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
    • Adult Circumcision
    • Childhood Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal Surgery
    • Non-Clamp Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age

    Also known as:

    • Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
    • Circumcision Revision
    • Foreskin Repair Surgery
    • Incomplete Circumcision Correction

    CPT Codes:

    • 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Tongue Tie Release (Frenotomy)
    • Lingual Frenectomy
    • Frenotomy
    • Tongue-Tie Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 41010: Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy)

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Complex Wound Closure
    • Deep Wound Stitching
    • Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 824-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Shah in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Sohail Shah's Primary Practice

    6651 Main St

    Houston, TX 77030

    (832) 824-1000

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    Dr. Sohail Shah's Practice 2

    400 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 230

    Webster, TX 77598

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    Dr. Sohail Shah's Practice 3

    301 University Blvd

    Galveston, TX 77555

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

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447416466.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

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

    What is Dr. Sohail Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is a Pediatric Surgeon near Houston, TX.

    What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?

    Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.

    Is this Dr. Sohail Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Hca Houston Healthcare 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 Sohail Shah accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Sohail Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sohail Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (832) 824-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sohail Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (832) 824-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sohail Shah have?

    Dr. Sohail Shah is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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