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Who is Dr. Shelton, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Nicole Shelton, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Richmond, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shelton is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelton’s office at (925) 813-3400.
What languages does Dr. Shelton speak?
Dr. Shelton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shelton treat?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton. 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:
- Other Birth Control Counseling
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Additional contraceptive advice
- General family planning discussion
- Ongoing birth control counseling
- Intrauterine device placement
- Getting an IUD
- IUD procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception
- Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
- Pregnancy Test
- Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
- Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
- Pending Pregnancy Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown
Also known as:
- Other Vulvar and Perineum Disorder
- Vulvar Disorder
- Specific Vulvar Conditions
- Perineal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N9089: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum
Also known as:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine Device Extraction
- Taking out IUD
- Removing an IUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device
Also known as:
- Use of Assistive Devices
- Assistive Devices
- Medical Support Devices
- Adaptive Equipment
- Mobility Aids
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z978: Presence of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Elective Abortion
- Abortion
- Planned abortion
- Voluntary termination of pregnancy
- Induced abortion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z332: Encounter for elective termination of pregnancy
What procedures does Dr. Shelton perform?
As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal of Birth Control Implant
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Implant Removal
- Nexplanon Removal
- Arm Implant Removal
- Birth Control Capsule Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11976: Removal, implantable contraceptive capsules
Does Dr. Shelton accept my insurance?
Dr. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 813-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shelton accept in Richmond, CA?
Dr. Shelton in Richmond, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?
What is Dr. Shelton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396074373.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelton
What is Dr. Nicole Shelton's specialty?
Dr. Shelton is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Richmond, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Shelton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicole Shelton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shelton is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento 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
Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?
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Is Nicole Shelton accepting new patients in Richmond, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicole Shelton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicole Shelton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (925) 813-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicole Shelton?
Please contact Dr. Shelton's office at (925) 813-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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