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Dr. Ashokkumar Shah, MD

Pediatrician

Ansonia, CT

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatrician in Ansonia, CT?

    Dr. Ashokkumar Shah, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Ansonia, CT with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Shah completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Griffin Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (203) 735-7819.

    Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics; Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Griffin Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India | Smt Municipal College

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ashokkumar Shah may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 735-7819 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Ansonia, CT?

    Dr. Shah in Ansonia, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Ashokkumar Shah's Primary Practice

    135 Division St

    Ansonia, CT 06401

    (203) 735-7819

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    Dr. Ashokkumar Shah's Practice 2

    179 Roseland Ave

    Waterbury, CT 06710

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

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063503837.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

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

    What is Dr. Ashokkumar Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is a Pediatrician near Ansonia, CT.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Ashokkumar Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Midstate 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Ashokkumar Shah accepting new patients in Ansonia, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Ashokkumar Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashokkumar Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (203) 735-7819 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ashokkumar Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (203) 735-7819 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in Ansonia, CT and Waterbury, CT.