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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shirah, Trauma Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Gina Shirah, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shirah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shirah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shirah’s office at (480) 583-0500.
What languages does Dr. Shirah speak?
Dr. Shirah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Shirah typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Shirah 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. Shirah. 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:
- Skin Problems from Radiation
- Radiation Exposure
- Skin Condition
- Radiation dermatitis
- Radiation skin reaction
- Radiation-induced skin changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- L598: Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation
Also known as:
- Skin Condition
- Skin Graft Problems
- Allograft Complications
- Autograft Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T86828: Other complications of skin graft (allograft) (autograft)
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Shirah typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Shirah 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. Shirah. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Shirah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 583-0500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shirah accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Shirah in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shirah's office located?
Dr. Gina Shirah's Primary Practice
720 E Thunderbird Rd Ste 3
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(480) 583-0500
What is Dr. Shirah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shirah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225368384.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shirah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shirah
What is Dr. Gina Shirah's specialty?
Dr. Shirah is a Trauma Surgeon near Phoenix, AZ.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Gina Shirah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shirah is affiliated with Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital 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 Gina Shirah accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Gina Shirah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gina Shirah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shirah's office at (480) 583-0500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gina Shirah?
Please contact Dr. Shirah's office at (480) 583-0500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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