27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Norwich, CT?
Dr. Shaheena Shan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Norwich, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Shan graduated from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women and completed her residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shan is fluent in English, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shan’s office at (860) 545-2878.
Where did Dr. Shan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Fatima Jinnah Med College For Women University Of Punjab Lahore Pakistan | Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women
Is Dr. Shan board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shaheena Shan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shan speak?
Dr. Shan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shan typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shan 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. Shan. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shan. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Unna Boot Application
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Shan accept my insurance?
Dr. Shan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 545-2878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shan accept in Norwich, CT?
Dr. Shan in Norwich, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shan's office located?
What is Dr. Shan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891890612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shan
What is Dr. Shaheena Shan's specialty?
Dr. Shan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Norwich, CT.
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. Shaheena Shan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shan is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Holyoke Medical Center, Middlesex Hospital, Windham 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
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Is Shaheena Shan accepting new patients in Norwich, CT?
Yes, Dr. Shaheena Shan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaheena Shan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shan's office at (860) 545-2878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaheena Shan?
Please contact Dr. Shan's office at (860) 545-2878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shaheena Shan have?
Dr. Shaheena Shan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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