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Dr. Tao Shen

Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Anesthesiologist

West Hollywood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shen, Critical Care Anesthesiologist in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Tao Shen is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (310) 423-1447.

    What languages does Dr. Shen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shen typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shen typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Tao Shen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-1447 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Shen in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Bldg

    8700 Beverly Blvd

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 423-1447

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    Cedars Sinai Kerlan Jobe Institute

    1500 San Pablo St

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

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    Dr. Tao Shen's Practice 3

    15107 Vanowen St

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

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

    Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477818987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?

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

    What is Dr. Tao Shen's specialty?

    Dr. Shen is a Critical Care Anesthesiologist near West Hollywood, CA.

    What does a Critical Care Anesthesiologist do?

    A critical care anesthesiologist is dedicated to the examination, management, and support of patients having multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to their clinical responsibilities, this specialist may oversee administrative chores in intensive care units, allowing the primary care physician, critical care team, and other medical specialists to collaborate effectively on patient care.

    Is Dr. Tao Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Critical Care Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Anesthesiologist. 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. Tao Shen accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tao Shen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tao Shen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (310) 423-1447 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Tao Shen?

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (310) 423-1447 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Shen's offices are located in West Hollywood, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and Van Nuys, CA.