Who is Dr. Shuja, Internist in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Amir Shuja, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Las Vegas, NV with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Shuja completed his residency at Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shuja is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shuja’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shuja’s office.
Where did Dr. Shuja go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mount Vernon Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Rawalpindi Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Rawalpindi- Pakistan
Is Dr. Shuja board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Amir Shuja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shuja speak?
Dr. Shuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shuja treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shuja 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. Shuja. 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 of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- 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
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
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:
- Fusion of Lower Back Spine
- Fusion of Neck Spine
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Fused Lower Back Vertebrae
- Lumbar Spine Fusion
- Lower Back Ankylosis
- Fused Neck Vertebrae
- Cervical Spine Fusion
- Neck Ankylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4326: Fusion of spine, lumbar region
- M4322: Fusion of spine, cervical region
Also known as:
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Lumbosacral Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Nerve Compression in Lumbosacral Spine
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M4807: Spinal stenosis, lumbosacral region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
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 Dr. Shuja perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Shuja 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. Shuja. 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:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Shuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Shuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shuja accept in Las Vegas, NV?
Dr. Shuja in Las Vegas, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Partners Healthcare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shuja's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Amir Shuja a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Shuja has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Shuja, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Shuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083639603.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shuja
What is Dr. Amir Shuja's specialty?
Dr. Shuja is a Internist near Las Vegas, NV.
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. Shuja to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Amir Shuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shuja is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, MountainView Hospital, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Valley View Medical Center 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 Amir Shuja accepting new patients in Las Vegas, NV?
Yes, Dr. Amir Shuja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Shuja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shuja's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Shuja?
Please contact Dr. Shuja's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Shuja have?
Dr. Amir Shuja is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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