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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shih, Internist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Helen Shih, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shih is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shih’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shih’s office at (425) 637-1855.
What languages does Dr. Shih speak?
Dr. Shih and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shih typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shih 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. Shih. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shih typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Helen Shih 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
Please contact Dr. Shih's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shih accept my insurance?
Dr. Shih accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (425) 637-1855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shih accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Shih in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shih's office located?
Dr. Helen Shih's Primary Practice
4575 Sand Point Way NE Ste 108
Seattle, WA 98105
(425) 637-1855
What is Dr. Shih's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043502552.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shih?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shih
What is Dr. Helen Shih's specialty?
Dr. Shih is a Internist near Seattle, WA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Helen Shih affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shih is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center, Overlake Hospital Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Helen Shih accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Helen Shih is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Shih offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shih's office at (425) 637-1855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Shih?
Please contact Dr. Shih's office at (425) 637-1855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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