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Who is Dr. Shon, Infectious Disease Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Alyssa Shon, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shon is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shon’s office at (716) 847-0212.
Is Dr. Shon board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Alyssa Shon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shon speak?
Dr. Shon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Shon treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shon 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. Shon. 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:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
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:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4089: Other seizures
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shon perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alyssa Shon 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. Shon's office.
Does Dr. Shon accept my insurance?
Dr. Shon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 847-0212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shon accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Shon in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independent Health
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Shon's office located?
What is Dr. Shon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962609677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shon
What is Dr. Alyssa Shon's specialty?
Dr. Shon is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
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. Shon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Alyssa Shon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shon is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Alyssa Shon accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alyssa Shon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alyssa Shon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shon's office at (716) 847-0212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alyssa Shon?
Please contact Dr. Shon's office at (716) 847-0212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alyssa Shon have?
Dr. Alyssa Shon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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