Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shakhsheer, Pediatric Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?
Where did Dr. Shakhsheer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
What languages does Dr. Shakhsheer speak?
Dr. Shakhsheer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Shakhsheer typically treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Shakhsheer 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. Shakhsheer. 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
Also known as:
- Acquired Chest or Rib Deformity
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Chest wall deformity
- Rib cage deformity
- Deformed chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- M954: Acquired deformity of chest and rib
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Shakhsheer typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Shakhsheer 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. Shakhsheer. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
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:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
Also known as:
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Does Dr. Shakhsheer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakhsheer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 454-6022 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shakhsheer accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Shakhsheer in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shakhsheer's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shakhsheer affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shakhsheer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shakhsheer's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shakhsheer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285865527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakhsheer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakhsheer