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Dr. Shih-Han Chan, MD

Bethpage, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bethpage, NY?

    Dr. Shih-Han Chan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bethpage, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chan’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Chan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chan typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chan 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. Chan. 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:

    • 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:

    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection
    • Lung infection
    • Infectious pneumonia
    • Pneumonia from bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
    • J158: Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chan typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shih-Han Chan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chan 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. Chan accept in Bethpage, NY?

    Dr. Chan in Bethpage, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Globe Life

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chan's office located?

    Dr. Shih-Han Chan's Primary Practice

    4295 Hempstead Tpke

    Bethpage, NY 11714

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    Dr. Shih-Han Chan's Practice 2

    1 Hewitt Sq PMB 146

    East Northport, NY 11731

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    Dr. Shih-Han Chan's Practice 3

    221 Jericho Tpke

    Syosset, NY 11791

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

    Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851588826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan?

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

    What is Dr. Shih-Han Chan's specialty?

    Dr. Chan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bethpage, NY.

    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. Shih-Han Chan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chan is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Shih-Han Chan accepting new patients in Bethpage, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Shih-Han Chan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shih-Han Chan offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Shih-Han Chan?

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

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