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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shira, Family Medicine Specialist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Samantha Shira, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shira is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shira’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shira’s office at (310) 264-0165.
What languages does Dr. Shira speak?
Dr. Shira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shira typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shira 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. Shira. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shira typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Shira may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shira's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shira accept my insurance?
Dr. Shira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 264-0165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shira accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Shira in Glendale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shira's office located?
Dr. Samantha Shira's Primary Practice
444 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91202
(310) 264-0165
What is Dr. Shira's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558702811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shira
What is Dr. Samantha Shira's specialty?
Dr. Shira is a Family Medicine Specialist near Glendale, CA.
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 this Dr. Samantha Shira affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shira is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samantha Shira accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Shira is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Shira offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shira's office at (310) 264-0165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Shira?
Please contact Dr. Shira's office at (310) 264-0165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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