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Dr. Shelby Parker, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Parker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Shelby Parker, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Parker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parker’s office at (585) 756-4800.

    What languages does Dr. Parker speak?

    Dr. Parker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parker typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Parker 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. Parker. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Parker typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shelby Parker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Parker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Parker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Parker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 756-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Parker accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Parker in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Presbyterian Healthcare Services

    • State of New Mexico

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Parker's office located?

    Dr. Shelby Parker's Primary Practice

    1100 Central Ave SE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

    (585) 756-4800

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    Dr. Shelby Parker's Practice 2

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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    Dr. Shelby Parker's Practice 3

    3436 Isleta Blvd SW

    Albuquerque, NM 87105

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    What is Dr. Parker's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528649217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parker?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parker

    What is Dr. Shelby Parker's specialty?

    Dr. Parker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Shelby Parker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Lincoln County Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, Lovelace Women's Hospital, University Medical Center Of El Paso 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Shelby Parker accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Shelby Parker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shelby Parker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (585) 756-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shelby Parker?

    Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (585) 756-4800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Parker's office located?

    Dr. Parker's office is located in Albuquerque, NM.