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Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer, MD

Harbor City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shiffer, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Harbor City, CA?

    Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Harbor City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pathology. Dr. Shiffer graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Cytopathology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Shiffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiffer’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiffer’s office at (818) 719-2000.

    Where did Dr. Shiffer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Cytopathology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | UCLA Med Ctr/UCLA D Geffen School | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Shiffer board certified in Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology

    What languages does Dr. Shiffer speak?

    Dr. Shiffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiffer treat?

    As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Shiffer 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. Shiffer. 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:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • 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
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Does Dr. Shiffer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 719-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shiffer accept in Harbor City, CA?

    Dr. Shiffer in Harbor City, 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

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Family Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shiffer's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer's Primary Practice

    25825 Vermont Ave

    Harbor City, CA 90710

    (818) 719-2000

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    Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer's Practice 2

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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    What is Dr. Shiffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shiffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629126537.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiffer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shiffer

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer's specialty?

    Dr. Shiffer is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Harbor City, CA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Shiffer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shiffer is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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

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    Is Jeffrey Shiffer accepting new patients in Harbor City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiffer's office at (818) 719-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Shiffer?

    Please contact Dr. Shiffer's office at (818) 719-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer have?

    Dr. Jeffrey Shiffer is certified by the American Board of Pathology.

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