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Who is Dr. Shah, Transplant Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shimul Shah, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Shah graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shah?
Dr. Shimul Shah, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shah empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Colon & Rectal Cancer, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Liver Disease, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas & Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Shah is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Shah board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Shimul Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Other Immune System Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- Immunity Disorder
- Immunological Disorder
- Immune Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
- Biliary Cancer
- Extrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
- C240: Malignant neoplasm of extrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Liver Donor
- Organ Donation
- Donating Liver
- Living Liver Donor
- Deceased Liver Donor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z526: Liver donor
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Shah perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Shimul Shah may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shah's office.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah 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. Shah accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shah in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CareSource
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811962327.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Shimul Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Transplant Surgeon near Boston, MA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shimul Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with UC Medical Center, West Chester 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
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Is Shimul Shah accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shimul Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shimul Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shimul Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shimul Shah have?
Dr. Shimul Shah is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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