Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in East Meadow, NY?
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine
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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Skin Test Result
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Positive TB Skin Test
- Tuberculin Reaction
- TB Test Induration
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7611: Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Shah 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. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 572-5135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in East Meadow, NY?
Dr. Shah in East Meadow, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Salman Shah's Primary Practice
2201 Hempstead Tpke
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 572-5135
What hospitals are Dr. Shah affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?A 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 1750549234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah