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Dr. Vinil Shah, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Diagnostic Radiologist in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Vinil Shah, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (415) 476-8358.

    Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Vinil Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Fluid Leak
    • CSF Leak
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9600: Cerebrospinal fluid leak, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Spinal Nerve Block Injection
    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
    • Guided Facet Joint Injection (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Cervical Epidural Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Injection
    • Nerve Root Block
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
    • Paravertebral Facet Joint Injection
    • Cervical Facet Injection
    • Thoracic Facet Injection
    • Zygapophyseal Joint Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64479: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic, single level
    • 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 64490: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), cervical or thoracic; single level

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
    • Epidural Blood Patch Injection
    • TFESI (Lumbar)
    • Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
    • Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
    • Blood patch for spinal headache
    • Epidural leak repair
    • Spinal fluid leak treatment
    • Epidural injection for headache

    CPT Codes:

    • 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
    • 62273: Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Myelogram or CT Scan Injection
    • Spinal injection for imaging
    • Lumbar myelography injection
    • CT scan contrast injection spine

    CPT Codes:

    • 62284: Injection procedure for myelography and/or computed tomography, lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 476-8358 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Shah in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Mcb302

    1600 Divisadero St # 302

    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-8358

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    Dr. Vinil Shah's Practice 2

    505 Parnassus Ave

    San Francisco, CA 94143

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    Dr. Vinil Shah's Practice 3

    3100 San Pablo Ave

    Berkeley, CA 94702

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    What hospitals are Dr. Shah affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Shah has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952557530.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

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

    What is Dr. Vinil Shah's specialty?

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is Dr. Vinil Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Ucsf Health St. Mary's Hospital, Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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 Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Diagnostic Radiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Vinil Shah accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Vinil Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vinil Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (415) 476-8358 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vinil Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (415) 476-8358 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in San Francisco, CA and Berkeley, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vinil Shah have?

    Dr. Vinil Shah is certified by the American Board of Radiology.