Dr. Manish Shah, MD

Medical Oncologist, Hematology / Oncology Specialist

New York, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Shah, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?

CURRENT POSITIONSDirector, Gastrointestinal Oncology ProgramWeill Cornell Medicine?Chief, Solid Tumor ServiceCo-Director, Center for Advanced Digestive DiseaseNewYork-Presbyterian?EDUCATIONJohns Hopkins University (Baltimore MD) B.E.S. Biomedical Engineering 1987 ? 1991Harvard Medical School / Health Sciences and Tech (Boston, MA) MD1991 ? 1996PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENTDuke University Medical Center (Durham NC) Internal Medicine Internship 1997Duke University Medical Center (Durham NC) Internal Medicine Residency 1998-1999Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (NY NY) Medical Oncology Fellow 1999-2001Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (NY NY) Cheif Fellow 2000-2001Joan and Sanford I. Weill Medical College (NY NY) Fellow in Medicine 1999-2001PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (medical and scientific societies)Member Cancer and Leukemia Group B (CALGB) 2000-presentMember American Assoc of Cancer Res (AACR) 2000-presentMember American Society of Clin Onc (ASCO) 2000-presentMember American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) 2010-presentMember European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2010-presentMember Massachusetts Medical Society 1994-1996Member Tau Beta Pi (Nat'l Engineering Honor Society) 1988-1991 President Tau Beta Pi (JHU Chapter) 1990-1991EXTRAMURAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESNCI External Review Committee ? Sept 2005National Cancer Research Network (United Kingdom, Dept of Health) ? Expert External Review Committee ? Sept 2005, June 2009The DeGregorio Family Foundation for Gastroesophageal Cancer, Chair, Scientific Advisory Board ? January 2007-presentPeer Review Faculty Reviewer for 2009-present ASCO Educational BookNIH/ NCI Study Section Member ? Panel ZRG1 OTC-K(53) - provide peer review for NICH grant applications in drug delivery for cancer therapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials.NIH SBIR Study Section ? October 2009 to presentEditorial Board of International Journal of Gastrointestinal CancerCase Series Editor ? Management of Complex Cases in GI Oncology2011-2013 ASCO Upper GI Educational Committee Member

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

Fellowship: Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | Duke University - School of Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

English
Spanish

What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

As a Medical Oncologist, 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:

Colorectal Cancer
Rectal cancer
Colon cancer
Bowel cancer
Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

ICD-10 Codes:

C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

Also known as:

Cancer Chemotherapy
Chemo treatment
Oncology chemotherapy
Cancer drug therapy

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Also known as:

Stomach Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Stomach Carcinoma
Cardia Cancer

ICD-10 Codes:

C160: Malignant neoplasm of cardia

Also known as:

Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis

ICD-10 Codes:

C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Also known as:

Esophageal Cancer
Esophagus Cancer
Esophageal Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified

What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shah 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. 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:

Declotting of Vascular Access Device
Catheter declotting
Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
Blocked port-a-cath treatment
Vascular access device unblocking

CPT Codes:

36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in New York, NY?

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

Top Insurances

Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology

1305 York Avenue

12th Floor

New York, NY 10021

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What hospitals are Dr. Shah affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Shah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center,New York, NY

Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 6 Procedures

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 1750473922.

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. Manish Shah's specialty?

Dr. Shah is a Medical Oncologist near New York, NY.

What does a Medical Oncologist do?

An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

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

Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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

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