24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheftel, Infectious Disease Specialist in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Thomas Sheftel, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Sheftel graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the WellStar Medical Group. Dr. Sheftel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheftel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheftel’s office at (770) 429-0083.
Where did Dr. Sheftel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Infectious Diseases; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Sheftel board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Sheftel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sheftel speak?
Dr. Sheftel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sheftel typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sheftel 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. Sheftel. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sheftel typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Sheftel 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. Sheftel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sheftel accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheftel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 429-0083 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheftel accept in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Sheftel in Marietta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sheftel's office located?
Dr. Thomas Sheftel's Primary Practice
55 Whitcher St NE Ste 220
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-0083
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
WellStar Medical Group
Member
What is Dr. Sheftel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheftel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619060365.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheftel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheftel
What is Dr. Thomas Sheftel's specialty?
Dr. Sheftel is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Marietta, GA.
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. Thomas Sheftel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheftel is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Windy Hill 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 Thomas Sheftel accepting new patients in Marietta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Sheftel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Sheftel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheftel's office at (770) 429-0083 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Sheftel?
Please contact Dr. Sheftel's office at (770) 429-0083 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Sheftel have?
Dr. Thomas Sheftel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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