Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafton, Cardiologist in Brighton, CO?
Is Dr. Shafton board certified as a 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Shafton typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Shafton typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Shafton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
AmeriBen
Assurant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
H & R Block
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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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 hospitals are Dr. Shafton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shafton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Asher Shafton?
Dr. Shafton has appointments available at his Brighton, CO office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Shafton's NPI number?A 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