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Who is Dr. Shah, Geriatric Psychiatrist in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Shailaja Shah, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Hillsborough, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (732) 689-3832.
Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Geriatric Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Shailaja Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Severe Depression (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
- Severe major depression
- Severe depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
- F322: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Depressive Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic bipolar depression
- Severe bipolar depression with delusions
- Bipolar with depressive psychosis
- Severe bipolar depression
- Major depressive episode in bipolar
- Profound low mood in bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F315: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
- F314: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
Also known as:
- Paranoid Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia with Paranoia
- Paranoid Psychosis
- Delusional Schizophrenia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F200: Paranoid schizophrenia
What procedures does a Geriatric Psychiatrist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Shailaja Shah may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 689-3832 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Shah in Hillsborough, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Medicare
Oscar Health
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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 1750464491.
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. Shailaja Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near Hillsborough, NJ.
What does a Geriatric Psychiatrist do?
Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients.
Is this Dr. Shailaja Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geriatric Psychiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shailaja Shah accepting new patients in Hillsborough, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Shailaja Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shailaja Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (732) 689-3832 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shailaja Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (732) 689-3832 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shailaja Shah have?
Dr. Shailaja Shah is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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