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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shao, Internist in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Maogang Shao, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shao completed his residency at Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shao is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shao’s office at (818) 637-2000.
Where did Dr. Shao go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Dc Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine; Univ Med Ctr Southern Nv, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Shandong Med University, Jinan, Shandong, China
Is Dr. Shao board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Maogang Shao, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shao speak?
Dr. Shao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Shao treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shao 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. Shao. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
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:
- 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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Shao perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Shao 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. Shao. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
- Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
- Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
- Orthopedic Navigation System
- CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Hamstring Tendon Lengthening (Multiple)
- Hamstring Release Surgery
- Tendon Lengthening Leg
- Tight Hamstring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27394: Lengthening of hamstring tendon; multiple tendons, 1 leg
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
- Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
- Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
- Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 637-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shao accept in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Shao in Northridge, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shao's office located?
Dr. Maogang Shao's Primary Practice
8510 Balboa Blvd Ste 150
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 637-2000
What is Dr. Shao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467548305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shao
What is Dr. Maogang Shao's specialty?
Dr. Shao is a Internist near Northridge, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shao to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maogang Shao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shao is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Maogang Shao accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maogang Shao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maogang Shao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (818) 637-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maogang Shao?
Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (818) 637-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maogang Shao have?
Dr. Maogang Shao is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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