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19 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Shaffer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaffer completed her residency at Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaffer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaffer’s office at (301) 588-2525.
Where did Dr. Shaffer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington Hosp Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Shaffer board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaffer speak?
Dr. Shaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaffer treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shaffer 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. Shaffer. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
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:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
Which procedures does Dr. Shaffer perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rebecca Shaffer may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shaffer's office.
Does Dr. Shaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 588-2525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaffer accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Shaffer in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Group Administrators Ltd
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Shaffer's office located?
Dr. Rebecca Shaffer's Primary Practice
8630 Fenton St Ste 700
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 588-2525
What is Dr. Shaffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104932805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaffer
What is Dr. Rebecca Shaffer's specialty?
Dr. Shaffer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Silver Spring, MD.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Shaffer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rebecca Shaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaffer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Rebecca Shaffer accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Rebecca Shaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rebecca Shaffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office at (301) 588-2525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Shaffer?
Please contact Dr. Shaffer's office at (301) 588-2525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rebecca Shaffer have?
Dr. Rebecca Shaffer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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