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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shetty, Hospitalist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Sameer Shetty, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Wilkes Barre, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shetty is fluent in English, Arabic, Creoles and pidgins, French, Hindi, Kannada, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, and Twi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shetty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shetty’s office at (516) 632-3666.
What languages does Dr. Shetty speak?
Dr. Shetty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Hindi
Kannada
Spanish
Tagalog
Tamil
Telugu
Twi
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shetty typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty. 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:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Shetty typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Shetty may include:
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shetty accept my insurance?
Dr. Shetty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 632-3666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shetty accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Shetty in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Maine
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shetty's office located?
Dr. Sameer Shetty's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(516) 632-3666
What is Dr. Shetty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shetty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891988226.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shetty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shetty
What is Dr. Sameer Shetty's specialty?
Dr. Shetty is a Hospitalist near Wilkes Barre, PA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Sameer Shetty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shetty is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sameer Shetty accepting new patients in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Yes, Dr. Sameer Shetty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameer Shetty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (516) 632-3666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sameer Shetty?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (516) 632-3666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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