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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shetty, Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Akshay Shetty is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shetty is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shetty’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shetty’s office at (713) 441-4345.
What languages does Dr. Shetty speak?
Dr. Shetty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shetty typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shetty typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Shetty accept my insurance?
Dr. Shetty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 441-4345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shetty accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Shetty in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shetty's office located?
What is Dr. Shetty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shetty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265790687.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shetty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shetty
What is Dr. Akshay Shetty's specialty?
Dr. Shetty is a Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Akshay Shetty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shetty is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Uci Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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
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Is Akshay Shetty accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akshay Shetty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akshay Shetty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (713) 441-4345 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akshay Shetty?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (713) 441-4345 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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