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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shihab, Internist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Sara Shihab, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shihab is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shihab’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shihab’s office at (602) 406-3540.
What languages does Dr. Shihab speak?
Dr. Shihab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shihab typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shihab 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. Shihab. 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:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3989: Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shihab typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sara Shihab 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. Shihab's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shihab accept my insurance?
Dr. Shihab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 406-3540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shihab accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Shihab in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shihab's office located?
What is Dr. Shihab's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shihab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982952495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shihab?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shihab
What is Dr. Sara Shihab's specialty?
Dr. Shihab is a Internist near Scottsdale, AZ.
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. Sara Shihab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shihab is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az 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 Sara Shihab accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Sara Shihab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Shihab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shihab's office at (602) 406-3540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Shihab?
Please contact Dr. Shihab's office at (602) 406-3540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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