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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shum, Critical Care Internist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Leo Shum, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shum’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shum’s office at (626) 795-1831.
Is Dr. Shum board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Leo Shum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shum speak?
Dr. Shum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shum treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
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:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Shum perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Shum accept my insurance?
Dr. Shum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 795-1831 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shum accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Shum in Glendale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shum's office located?
What is Dr. Shum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609061191.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shum
What is Dr. Leo Shum's specialty?
Dr. Shum is a Critical Care Internist near Glendale, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Shum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leo Shum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shum is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, City of Hope - Duarte 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Leo Shum accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leo Shum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leo Shum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (626) 795-1831 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leo Shum?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (626) 795-1831 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leo Shum have?
Dr. Leo Shum is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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