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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shen, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Stephen Shen, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shen graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center Program. Dr. Shen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (858) 541-0181.
Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center Program
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shen board certified in Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Shen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shen treat?
As a Adolescent Medicine 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Shen perform as a Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
As a Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Stephen Shen may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shen's office.
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 541-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shen in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
Dr. Stephen Shen's Primary Practice
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 541-0181
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 1396839726.
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. Stephen Shen's specialty?
Dr. Shen is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. Contact Dr. Shen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Sharp Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
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Is Stephen Shen accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Shen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (858) 541-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Shen?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (858) 541-0181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Shen have?
Dr. Stephen Shen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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