42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shitia, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Cheshire, CT?
Dr. Husam Shitia, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cheshire, CT. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Shitia graduated from Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shitia is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shitia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shitia’s office at (203) 271-3132.
Where did Dr. Shitia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine | Griffin Hospital Program
Medical School: University Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt | Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Shitia board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Husam Shitia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shitia speak?
Dr. Shitia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shitia typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shitia 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. Shitia. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shitia typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Husam Shitia may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Shitia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shitia accept my insurance?
Dr. Shitia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 271-3132 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shitia accept in Cheshire, CT?
Dr. Shitia in Cheshire, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shitia's office located?
Dr. Husam Shitia's Primary Practice
430 Highland Ave Ste 1
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 271-3132
What is Dr. Shitia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shitia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972604528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shitia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shitia
What is Dr. Husam Shitia's specialty?
Dr. Shitia is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Cheshire, CT.
Is this Dr. Husam Shitia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shitia is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine 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 Husam Shitia accepting new patients in Cheshire, CT?
Yes, Dr. Husam Shitia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Husam Shitia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shitia's office at (203) 271-3132 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Husam Shitia?
Please contact Dr. Shitia's office at (203) 271-3132 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Husam Shitia have?
Dr. Husam Shitia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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