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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shon typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
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
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shon typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Shon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 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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