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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. 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 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 (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 as an 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shen typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shen typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Shen may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
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 (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
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
Is this Dr. Stephen Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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
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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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