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Who is Dr. Shen, Infectious Disease Specialist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Richard Shen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shen is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (508) 973-5918.
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shen typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia from Other Specified Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Infectious Pneumonia
- Atypical Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J168: Pneumonia due to other specified infectious organisms
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Shen 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. Shen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 973-5918 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Shen in San Leandro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
Dr. Richard Shen's Primary Practice
13851 E 14th St Ste 308
San Leandro, CA 94578
(508) 973-5918
What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942663919.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen
What is Dr. Richard Shen's specialty?
Dr. Shen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near San Leandro, CA.
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. Richard Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Eden Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center 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 Richard Shen accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
No, Dr. Richard Shen is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (508) 973-5918 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Shen?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (508) 973-5918 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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