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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Infectious Disease Specialist in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Ansal Shah, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Guarani, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (803) 545-5350.
Is Dr. Shah board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ansal Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Guarani
Hindi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 545-5350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Columbia, SC?
Dr. Shah in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Ansal Shah's Primary Practice
1 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 545-5350
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An 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 1861767733.
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. Ansal Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Columbia, SC.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Ansal Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Lexington Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ansal Shah accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?
Yes, Dr. Ansal Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ansal Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (803) 545-5350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ansal Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (803) 545-5350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ansal Shah have?
Dr. Ansal Shah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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