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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shelkin, Hospitalist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Marnina Shelkin, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shelkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelkin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelkin’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shelkin speak?
Dr. Shelkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shelkin treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shelkin 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. Shelkin. 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Shelkin perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Marnina Shelkin may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shelkin's office.
Does Dr. Shelkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Shelkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shelkin accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Shelkin in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Spectrum
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Shelkin's office located?
What is Dr. Shelkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shelkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174801161.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelkin
What is Dr. Marnina Shelkin's specialty?
Dr. Shelkin is a Hospitalist near Allentown, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shelkin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Marnina Shelkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shelkin is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Marnina Shelkin accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Marnina Shelkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Marnina Shelkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shelkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Marnina Shelkin?
Please contact Dr. Shelkin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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