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Dr. Seema Shah, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Seema Shah, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shah graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (858) 309-6290.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Pediatrics | UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo | University of Pennsylvania
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Seema Shah may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 309-6290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Shah in San Diego, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Scripps Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629131107.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Seema Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Seema Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Seema Shah accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Seema Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seema Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (858) 309-6290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seema Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (858) 309-6290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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