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Who is Dr. Shaikh, Internist in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Azra Shaikh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shaikh completed her residency at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (717) 938-6588.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
Medical School: Dow Medical College
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Shaikh treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shaikh perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Azra Shaikh may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shaikh's office.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 938-6588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Hershey, PA?
Dr. Shaikh in Hershey, 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396976114.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Azra Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Internist near Hershey, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shaikh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Azra Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaikh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Azra Shaikh accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?
Yes, Dr. Azra Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Azra Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (717) 938-6588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Azra Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (717) 938-6588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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