Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaik, Family Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
What languages does Dr. Shaik speak?
Dr. Shaik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaik typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shaik 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. Shaik. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaik typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shaik 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. Shaik. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Shaik accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 638-0360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaik accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Shaik in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Longevity Health Founders
Medicaid
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Shaik's office located?
Dr. Altaf Shaik's Primary Practice
1481 McDonald Ave Fl 2
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 638-0360
What hospitals are Dr. Shaik affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shaik has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shaik's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891938825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaik