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Dr. Catherine Shaffrey

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shaffrey, Anesthesiologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Catherine Shaffrey is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Shaffrey is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaffrey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaffrey’s office.

    Is Dr. Shaffrey board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Shaffrey is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Shaffrey speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Shaffrey treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shaffrey 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. Shaffrey. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Blocked Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
    • Esophageal Obstruction
    • Food Pipe Blockage
    • Swallowing Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
    • K222: Esophageal obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Esophagus Condition
    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Various esophageal diseases
    • Miscellaneous esophagus problems
    • Other food pipe issues
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Bowel Movements
    • Bowel Movement
    • Unusual stool
    • Changes in poop
    • Fecal changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R195: Other fecal abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Does Dr. Shaffrey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shaffrey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shaffrey accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Shaffrey in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shaffrey's office located?

    Dr. Catherine Shaffrey's Primary Practice

    1215 Lee St

    Charlottesville, VA 22908

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

    Dr. Shaffrey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326117961.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaffrey?

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

    What is Dr. Catherine Shaffrey's specialty?

    Dr. Shaffrey is a Anesthesiologist near Charlottesville, VA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Shaffrey to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Catherine Shaffrey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shaffrey is affiliated with UVA University Hospital, UVA Health Haymarket Medical 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Catherine Shaffrey accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Catherine Shaffrey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Catherine Shaffrey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shaffrey's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Catherine Shaffrey?

    Please contact Dr. Shaffrey's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Catherine Shaffrey have?

    Dr. Catherine Shaffrey is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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