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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Surgeon in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Ghazala Shah is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Oxon Hill, MD. She is board certified. Dr. Shah graduated from University Medical & Dental College Faisalabad and completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, Spanish, Telugu, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (301) 839-2700.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vamc Georgetown University | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Punjab Med Coll, Univ of Punjab, Faisalabad, Pakistan | Punjab Med College University Of Punjab Faisalabad Pakistan | University Medical & Dental College Faisalabad | Punjab Medical College
Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ghazala Shah is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi; Punjabi
Spanish
Telugu
Urdu
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Ghazala Shah may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 839-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Oxon Hill, MD?
Dr. Shah in Oxon Hill, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shah affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Inova Fairfax Hospital,Falls Church, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Inova Fairfax Hospital,Falls Church, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 6 Procedures
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DCRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital,Alexandria, VARanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital,Alexandria, VA
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center,Clinton, MDRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center,Clinton, MD
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center,Woodbridge, VARanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center,Woodbridge, VA
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Hernia Repair Surgery
Inova Alexandria Hospital,Alexandria, VARanked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
Inova Alexandria Hospital,Alexandria, VA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972682862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Ghazala Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Surgeon near Oxon Hill, MD.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is Dr. Ghazala Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital 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
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Is Dr. Ghazala Shah accepting new patients in Oxon Hill, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ghazala Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghazala Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (301) 839-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ghazala Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (301) 839-2700 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Shah's office is located in Oxon Hill, MD.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghazala Shah have?
Dr. Ghazala Shah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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