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Dr. Allison Shen, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shen, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Allison Shen, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (412) 692-4888.

    What languages does Dr. Shen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shen typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shen typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Allison Shen may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 692-4888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Shen in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • H & R Block

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Allison Shen's Primary Practice

    550 1st Ave

    New York, NY 10016

    (412) 692-4888

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    Dr. Allison Shen's Practice 2

    3400 Spruce St

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Dr. Allison Shen's Practice 3

    150 55th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11220

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

    Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003472457.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?

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

    What is Dr. Allison Shen's specialty?

    Dr. Shen is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near New York, NY.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Allison Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Allison Shen accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Allison Shen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allison Shen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (412) 692-4888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Allison Shen?

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (412) 692-4888 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Shen's offices are located in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, and Brooklyn, NY.