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Dr. Andrew Shin, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shin, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Shin, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Shin completed his residency at Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Cardiology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Shin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office at (617) 983-8241.

    Where did Dr. Shin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Cardiology; Children'S Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca

    Is Dr. Shin board certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Shin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Shin speak?

    Dr. Shin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shin treat?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shin 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. Shin. 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:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure After Heart Surgery
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation
    • Post-Cardiac Surgery Heart Failure
    • Heart Weakness Post-Heart Operation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5041: Acute combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I97130: Postprocedural heart failure following cardiac surgery

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden breathing failure after surgery
    • Acute post-op respiratory arrest
    • Acute post-surgical breathing failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Double Outlet Right Ventricle
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • DORV
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q201: Double outlet right ventricle

    Which procedures does Dr. Shin perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Andrew Shin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shin's office.

    Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 983-8241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shin accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Shin in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shin's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Shin's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (617) 983-8241

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Reducing Mortality Related to Adverse Events in Children

    PEDIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2012

    The Boston Marathon study: A novel approach to research during residency

    PEDIATRICS, 2006

    Hypotremia among runners in the Boston Marathon

    NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2005

    Surgical magement of neotal atrioventricular septal defect with aortic arch obstruction.

    Anls of thoracic surgery, 2013

    Embedding time-limited laboratory orders within computerized provider order entry reduces

    Pediatric critical care medicine, 2013

    SURGICAL MAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECTS WITH AORTIC ARCH OBSTRUCTION IN NEOTES

    J Am Coll Cardiol., 2012

    Cardiac troponin increases among runners in the Boston Marathon

    ANLS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 2007

    Aortic atresia or severe left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with ventricular septal defect

    ANLS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 2006

    What is Dr. Shin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598842593.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shin

    What is Dr. Andrew Shin's specialty?

    Dr. Shin is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Shin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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

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    Is Andrew Shin accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Shin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Shin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (617) 983-8241 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Shin?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (617) 983-8241 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Shin have?

    Dr. Andrew Shin is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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