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Dr. Shen Nagel, MD

Wheat Ridge, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nagel, Pediatrician in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Shen Nagel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Wheat Ridge, CO. He is board certified. Dr. Nagel graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Nagel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagel’s office at (720) 284-3700.

    Where did Dr. Nagel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | University of Colorado Program A

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Nagel board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Shen Nagel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nagel speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nagel typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nagel 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. Nagel. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nagel typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nagel 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. Nagel. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
    • Minor Facial Laceration Repair
    • Stitches for Small Face Cut

    CPT Codes:

    • 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less

    Does Dr. Nagel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nagel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 284-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nagel accept in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Dr. Nagel in Wheat Ridge, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • Colorado Access

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Intermountain Health

    • State of Colorado

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nagel's office located?

    Dr. Shen Nagel's Primary Practice

    3655 Lutheran Pkwy Ste 200

    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

    (720) 284-3700

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

    Dr. Nagel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609892884.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagel?

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

    What is Dr. Shen Nagel's specialty?

    Dr. Nagel is a Pediatrician near Wheat Ridge, CO.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Shen Nagel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nagel is affiliated with Hca Healthone Aurora, Fairview Ridges 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Shen Nagel accepting new patients in Wheat Ridge, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Shen Nagel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shen Nagel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nagel's office at (720) 284-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shen Nagel?

    Please contact Dr. Nagel's office at (720) 284-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shen Nagel have?

    Dr. Shen Nagel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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