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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Shao typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right 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
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shao typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale 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
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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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