Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shango, Internist in Pontiac, MI?
What languages does Dr. Shango speak?
Dr. Shango and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shango typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shango 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. Shango. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shango typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathren Shango 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. Shango's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shango accept my insurance?
Dr. Shango accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 858-3126 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shango accept in Pontiac, MI?
Dr. Shango in Pontiac, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shango's office located?
Dr. Kathren Shango's Primary Practice
44428 Woodward Ave Ste 102
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-3126
What hospitals are Dr. Shango affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shango has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shango's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shango's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619545845.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shango?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shango
What is Dr. Kathren Shango's specialty?
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.