Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Medical Oncologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Payal Shah, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Shah graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (215) 349-5730.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Genetic Susceptibility to Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast cancer
- Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Inherited Breast Cancer Risk
- Hereditary Breast Cancer
- BRCA Gene Mutation
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- Z1501: Genetic susceptibility to malignant neoplasm of breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Family History of Breast Cancer
- Family History of Ovarian Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Family History
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Hereditary breast cancer risk
- Genetic predisposition to breast cancer
- Breast cancer in the family
- Genetic risk for ovarian cancer
- Hereditary ovarian cancer
- Family history of female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z803: Family history of malignant neoplasm of breast
- Z8041: Family history of malignant neoplasm of ovary
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Family history of genetic disease carrier
- Family History
- Genetic Disorder
- Inherited genetic disease risk
- Genetic carrier status in family
- Family history of inherited conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8481: Family history of carrier of genetic disease
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Which procedures does Dr. Shah perform as a Medical Oncologist?
As a Medical Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Payal Shah may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shah's office.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 349-5730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Shah in Philadelphia, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Payal Shah's Primary Practice
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 349-5730
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 1730323676.
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. Payal Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Medical Oncologist near Philadelphia, PA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Payal Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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
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Is Payal Shah accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Payal Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Payal Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (215) 349-5730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Payal Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (215) 349-5730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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