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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaw, Pulmonologist in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Kevin Shaw, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shaw is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaw’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaw’s office at (619) 543-1849.
Is Dr. Shaw board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Shaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaw speak?
Dr. Shaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shaw typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw. 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Shaw typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Shaw may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Shaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-1849 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaw accept in Encinitas, CA?
Dr. Shaw in Encinitas, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shaw's office located?
What is Dr. Shaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154520864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaw
What is Dr. Kevin Shaw's specialty?
Dr. Shaw is a Pulmonologist near Encinitas, CA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Kevin Shaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaw is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Kevin Shaw accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Shaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Shaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaw's office at (619) 543-1849 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Shaw?
Please contact Dr. Shaw's office at (619) 543-1849 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Shaw have?
Dr. Kevin Shaw is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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