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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shakespeare, Critical Care Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Walter Shakespeare, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Shakespeare is currently affiliated with Hahneman University Hospital. Dr. Shakespeare is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakespeare’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakespeare’s office at (215) 762-7000.
What languages does Dr. Shakespeare speak?
Dr. Shakespeare and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shakespeare typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shakespeare 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. Shakespeare. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shakespeare typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Walter Shakespeare may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shakespeare's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shakespeare accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakespeare accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 762-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shakespeare accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Shakespeare in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shakespeare's office located?
What is Dr. Shakespeare's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shakespeare's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861705444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakespeare?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakespeare
What is Dr. Walter Shakespeare's specialty?
Dr. Shakespeare is a Critical Care Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Walter Shakespeare affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shakespeare is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Walter Shakespeare accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Shakespeare is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Shakespeare offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shakespeare's office at (215) 762-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Shakespeare?
Please contact Dr. Shakespeare's office at (215) 762-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Shakespeare
Hahneman University Hospital
230 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19102