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Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shafi, Thoracic Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shafi is fluent in English, Arabic, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafi’s office at (831) 458-6288.

    Is Dr. Shafi board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Bilal Shafi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shafi speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Shafi treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Valve Prolapse
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation
    • Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
    • I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse

    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:

    • Unstable Angina
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Empyema
    • Pleural empyema
    • Infected pleural space

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J869: Pyothorax without fistula

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Shafi perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Shafi 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. Shafi. 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:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Artery Bypass Graft
    • Open Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Shafi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-6288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shafi accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Shafi in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shafi's office located?

    Dr. Bilal Shafi's Primary Practice

    1667 Dominican Way Ste 230

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 458-6288

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    Dr. Bilal Shafi's Practice 2

    1575 Soquel Dr Ste C

    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    (831) 458-6240

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    Dr. Bilal Shafi's Practice 3

    815 Pollard Rd

    Los Gatos, CA 95032

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

    Dr. Shafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306923123.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafi?

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

    What is Dr. Bilal Shafi's specialty?

    Dr. Shafi is a Thoracic Surgeon near Santa Cruz, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Shafi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bilal Shafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shafi is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Memorial Hospital Los Banos which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Bilal Shafi accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Bilal Shafi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bilal Shafi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (831) 458-6288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bilal Shafi?

    Please contact Dr. Shafi's office at (831) 458-6288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bilal Shafi have?

    Dr. Bilal Shafi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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