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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perkins, Internist in Plainview, TX?
Dr. Shane Perkins, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Plainview, TX. Dr. Perkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perkins’s office.
What languages does Dr. Perkins speak?
Dr. Perkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Perkins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Perkins 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. Perkins. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Perkins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shane Perkins 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. Perkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Perkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Perkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perkins accept in Plainview, TX?
Dr. Perkins in Plainview, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Perkins' office located?
What is Dr. Perkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659732295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perkins
What is Dr. Shane Perkins's specialty?
Dr. Perkins is a Internist near Plainview, TX.
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. Shane Perkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perkins is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital 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 Shane Perkins accepting new patients in Plainview, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shane Perkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shane Perkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shane Perkins?
Please contact Dr. Perkins's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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2601 Dimmitt Rd
Plainview, TX 79072