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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shah, Gastroenterologist in Bayside, NY?
Dr. Mitanshu Shah, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bayside, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (718) 670-5000.
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 670-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Bayside, NY?
Dr. Shah in Bayside, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Healthfirst New York
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215240221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Mitanshu Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Gastroenterologist near Bayside, NY.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Mitanshu Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center 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 Mitanshu Shah accepting new patients in Bayside, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mitanshu Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mitanshu Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (718) 670-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mitanshu Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (718) 670-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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