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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Samar Shah, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (404) 785-5437.
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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:
- Mild Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
- Asthma
- Ongoing Mild Asthma
- Regular Mild Asthma
- Chronic Mild Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Status Asthmaticus
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Apnea
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Temporary cessation of breathing
- Breathing pauses
- Stopped breathing
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0681: Apnea, not elsewhere classified
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Other Newborn Apnea
- Infant apnea
- Breathing pauses in babies
- Neonatal apnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- P2849: Other apnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Apparent Life-Threatening Event in Infant
- ALTE
- Near-SIDS event
- Brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6813: Apparent life threatening event in infant (ALTE)
Which procedures does Dr. Shah perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Samar Shah may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 (404) 785-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Shah in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Samar Shah's Primary Practice
1400 Tullie Rd NE Fl 5
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 785-5437
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 1366686594.
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. Samar Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samar Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Arthur M. Blank Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Samar Shah accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Samar Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samar Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (404) 785-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samar Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (404) 785-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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