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Dr. Gavin Shokar, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Decatur, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shokar, Family Medicine Specialist in Decatur, IL?

    Dr. Gavin Shokar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Decatur, IL. Dr. Shokar graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine. Dr. Shokar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shokar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shokar’s office at (217) 872-3800.

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

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shokar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shokar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shokar 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. Shokar. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shokar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gavin Shokar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shokar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shokar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shokar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 872-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shokar accept in Decatur, IL?

    Dr. Shokar in Decatur, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Shokar's office located?

    Dr. Gavin Shokar's Primary Practice

    250 W Kenwood Ave

    Decatur, IL 62526

    (217) 872-3800

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

    Dr. Shokar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568727659.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shokar?

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

    What is Dr. Gavin Shokar's specialty?

    Dr. Shokar is a Family Medicine Specialist near Decatur, IL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Gavin Shokar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shokar is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center, Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il), Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Gavin Shokar accepting new patients in Decatur, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Gavin Shokar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gavin Shokar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shokar's office at (217) 872-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gavin Shokar?

    Please contact Dr. Shokar's office at (217) 872-3800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shokar's office located?

    Dr. Shokar's office is located in Decatur, IL.