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34 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shields, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in Auburn, WA?
Dr. Andrew Shields, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Auburn, WA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Shields completed his residency at University Ca Sf Med Center. Dr. Shields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shields’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office at (253) 697-4000.
Where did Dr. Shields go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Ca Sf Med Center
Is Dr. Shields board certified as a Nuclear Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Shields, MD is board certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shields speak?
Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shields typically treat?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shields 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. Shields. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Weak heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Upper Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- RUQ pain
- Pain in upper right stomach
- Right upper belly pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1011: Right upper quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
What procedures does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shields typically perform?
As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shields 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. Shields. 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:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shields accept in Auburn, WA?
Dr. Shields in Auburn, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shields' office located?
What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437237898.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shields
What is Dr. Andrew Shields's specialty?
Dr. Shields is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist near Auburn, WA.
What does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist do?
Nuclear Medicine Specialist has expertise in using the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as for medical research purposes. Diseases are detected by using radiation detection and imaging instrument systems, as this technique changes the functionality and metabolism of normal body cells, tissues and organs. This approach can reveal a wide range of diseases, often before structural abnormalities in the affected organ are detectable using other techniques. Key applications include the early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attacks), early cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation, as well as diagnosing infections and inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, these techniques can facilitate the early detection of blood clots in the lungs. Unique forms of radioactive molecules are used to attack and destroy cancer cells (such as those found in lymphoma and thyroid cancer) or alleviate severe pain associated with cancer that has metastasized to the bones.
Is this Dr. Andrew Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shields is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 a Nuclear Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Andrew Shields accepting new patients in Auburn, WA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Shields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Shields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (253) 697-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Shields?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (253) 697-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Shields have?
Dr. Andrew Shields is certified by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.
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