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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shimamoto, Internist in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Royce Shimamoto, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Shimamoto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shimamoto’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shimamoto’s office at (808) 221-7083.
Is Dr. Shimamoto board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Royce Shimamoto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shimamoto speak?
Dr. Shimamoto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shimamoto typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shimamoto 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. Shimamoto. 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:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shimamoto typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Royce Shimamoto may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shimamoto's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shimamoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Shimamoto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 221-7083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shimamoto accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Shimamoto in Honolulu, HI 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 Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hawaii Medical Service Association
Humana
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shimamoto's office located?
Dr. Royce Shimamoto's Primary Practice
347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 221-7083
What is Dr. Shimamoto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shimamoto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457469470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shimamoto?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shimamoto
What is Dr. Royce Shimamoto's specialty?
Dr. Shimamoto is a Internist near Honolulu, HI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Royce Shimamoto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shimamoto is affiliated with Kuakini Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Royce Shimamoto accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Royce Shimamoto is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Royce Shimamoto offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shimamoto's office at (808) 221-7083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Royce Shimamoto?
Please contact Dr. Shimamoto's office at (808) 221-7083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Royce Shimamoto have?
Dr. Royce Shimamoto is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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