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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahin, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. George Shahin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shahin graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine. Dr. Shahin is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahin’s office at (718) 630-7942.
Where did Dr. Shahin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shahin speak?
Dr. Shahin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shahin treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shahin 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. Shahin. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Colonic Polyps
- Digestive Disease
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
- Cancer
- Family History
- Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
- Family history of GI cancer
- Hereditary digestive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Other Intestine Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Congenital Intestinal Malformations
- Baby Intestine Anomalies
- Bowel Defects at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q438: Other specified congenital malformations of intestine
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does Dr. Shahin perform?
As a Internist, Dr. Shahin 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. Shahin. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Shahin accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 630-7942 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahin accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Shahin in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Safelite Group
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Shahin's office located?
What is Dr. Shahin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124358809.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahin
What is Dr. George Shahin's specialty?
Dr. Shahin is a Internist near New York, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shahin to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. George Shahin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shahin is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 George Shahin accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. George Shahin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Shahin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shahin's office at (718) 630-7942 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Shahin?
Please contact Dr. Shahin's office at (718) 630-7942 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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