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Dr. Benjamin Shin, MD

Hershey, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shin, Diagnostic Radiologist in Hershey, PA?

    Dr. Benjamin Shin, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shin graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Shin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shin’s office at (202) 715-5191.

    Where did Dr. Shin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shin speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shin treat?

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

    • Other specified liver Disease
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Uncommon liver conditions
    • Rare liver diseases
    • Specific liver disorders
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Lump or Swelling
    • Left Leg Lump or Swelling
    • Right Lower Limb Mass
    • Bump on Right Leg
    • Right Leg Nodule
    • Left Lower Limb Mass
    • Bump on Left Leg
    • Left Leg Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2241: Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb
    • R2242: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Myoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Lumps or Swelling in Both Legs
    • Bilateral Leg Swelling
    • Masses on Both Legs
    • Swelling in Both Lower Limbs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2243: Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Injury
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stomach Area Injury
    • Belly Trauma
    • Abdominal Wall Damage
    • Internal Organ Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Chest Injury
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Thoracic Injury
    • Chest Trauma
    • Rib Cage Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S299XXA: Unspecified injury of thorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N402: Nodular prostate without lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Shin perform?

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

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Does Dr. Shin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-5191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shin accept in Hershey, PA?

    Dr. Shin in Hershey, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shin's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Shin's Primary Practice

    500 University Dr

    Hershey, PA 17033

    (202) 715-5191

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    Dr. Benjamin Shin's Practice 2

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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    Dr. Benjamin Shin's Practice 3

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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

    Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558624965.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shin?

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

    What is Dr. Benjamin Shin's specialty?

    Dr. Shin is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Hershey, PA. 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. Contact Dr. Shin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Benjamin Shin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shin is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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

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    Is Benjamin Shin accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Shin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Shin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (202) 715-5191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Shin?

    Please contact Dr. Shin's office at (202) 715-5191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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