Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaikh, Rheumatologist in Saint Louis, MO?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Shaikh?
Dr. Aisha Shaikh, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Shaikh empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Inflammatory Muscle Disease/Myositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Lupus/SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Shaikh is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Washington University - Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Program 1
Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Shaikh board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Aisha Shaikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Shaikh typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Shaikh typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Aisha Shaikh may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (636) 496-5030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Shaikh in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Aisha Shaikh's Primary Practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(636) 496-5030
What hospitals are Dr. Shaikh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shaikh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508940842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh