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Who is Dr. Shives, Family Medicine Specialist in Geneva, NY?
Dr. Eric Shives, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Geneva, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shives graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Louis University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Shives is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shives’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shives’s office at (315) 539-0940.
Where did Dr. Shives go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of South Carolina | University of South Carolina School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shives speak?
Dr. Shives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shives typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shives 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. Shives. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shives typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shives performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shives. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Shives accept my insurance?
Dr. Shives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 539-0940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shives accept in Geneva, NY?
Dr. Shives in Geneva, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Highmark Health
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
MVP Health Care
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shives' office located?
Dr. Eric Shives' Primary Practice
789 Pre Emption Rd Ste 600
Geneva, NY 14456
(315) 539-0940
What is Dr. Shives's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982751533.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shives
What is Dr. Eric Shives's specialty?
Dr. Shives is a Family Medicine Specialist near Geneva, NY.
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. Eric Shives affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shives is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Eric Shives accepting new patients in Geneva, NY?
Yes, Dr. Eric Shives is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Shives offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shives's office at (315) 539-0940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Shives?
Please contact Dr. Shives's office at (315) 539-0940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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