34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaikh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Muhammad Shaikh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Flagstaff, AZ. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Shaikh graduated from Sindhmedicalcollege and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (281) 401-7500.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Sind Med Coll, Univ Of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan | Sindhmedicalcollege
Is Dr. Shaikh board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shaikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shaikh typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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 here.
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Deep Incision Infection After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Deep surgical wound infection
- Internal incision infection
- Serious wound infection after operation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8142XA: Infection following a procedure, deep incisional surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shaikh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Shaikh may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 401-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Shaikh in Flagstaff, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Broward Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Arizona
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Muhammad Shaikh's Primary Practice
1215 N Beaver St Ste 203
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(281) 401-7500
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659474203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Muhammad Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Flagstaff, AZ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaikh is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center, Froedtert Pleasant Prairie 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Muhammad Shaikh accepting new patients in Flagstaff, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (281) 401-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (281) 401-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Shaikh have?
Dr. Muhammad Shaikh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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