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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Itani, Infectious Disease Specialist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Shaker Itani, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Itani completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine. Dr. Itani is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Itani’s office at (702) 968-2437.
Where did Dr. Itani go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Good Samaritan Hosp Of Md, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Itani board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shaker Itani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Itani speak?
Dr. Itani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Itani typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Itani 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. Itani. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
- Other leukocytosis
- Increased white blood cells
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
- D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia from Other Specified Infection
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Infectious Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Atypical Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J168: Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Itani typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shaker Itani 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. Itani's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Itani accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Itani's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Itani's office located?
Dr. Shaker Itani's Primary Practice
4445 S Eastern Ave Ste 1
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 968-2437
What is Dr. Itani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Itani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538193826.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Itani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Itani
What is Dr. Shaker Itani's specialty?
Dr. Itani is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Las Vegas, NV.
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. Shaker Itani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Itani 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shaker Itani accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Shaker Itani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaker Itani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Itani's office at (702) 968-2437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaker Itani?
Please contact Dr. Itani's office at (702) 968-2437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shaker Itani have?
Dr. Shaker Itani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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