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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafton, Cardiologist in Brighton, CO?
Dr. Asher Shafton, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Brighton, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shafton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafton’s office at (412) 647-3429.
Is Dr. Shafton board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Asher Shafton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shafton speak?
Dr. Shafton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shafton treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Shafton 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. Shafton. 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:
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Which procedures does Dr. Shafton perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Asher Shafton may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafton's office.
Does Dr. Shafton accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 647-3429 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafton accept in Brighton, CO?
Dr. Shafton in Brighton, 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
AmeriBen
Assurant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Shafton's office located?
Dr. Asher Shafton's Primary Practice
1600 Prairie Center Pkwy
Brighton, CO 80601
(412) 647-3429
What is Dr. Shafton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295964187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafton
What is Dr. Asher Shafton's specialty?
Dr. Shafton is a Cardiologist near Brighton, CO. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Shafton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Asher Shafton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafton is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital, Saint Joseph Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, Good Samaritan Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Asher Shafton accepting new patients in Brighton, CO?
Yes, Dr. Asher Shafton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asher Shafton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafton's office at (412) 647-3429 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asher Shafton?
Please contact Dr. Shafton's office at (412) 647-3429 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Asher Shafton have?
Dr. Asher Shafton is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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