Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaheen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?
Where did Dr. Shaheen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Orlando Reg Healthcare Sys, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: University of Virginia
Is Dr. Shaheen board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Edward Shaheen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaheen speak?
Dr. Shaheen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaheen typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shaheen 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. Shaheen. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaheen typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Shaheen may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shaheen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shaheen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaheen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 436-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaheen accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Shaheen in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Louisiana
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Where is Dr. Shaheen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shaheen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shaheen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shaheen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700113396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaheen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaheen