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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaw, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. George Shaw, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shaw is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaw’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaw’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shaw speak?
Dr. Shaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaw treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw. 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Shaw perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shaw 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. Shaw. 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.
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Shaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaw accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Shaw in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Shaw's office located?
What is Dr. Shaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174757827.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaw
What is Dr. George Shaw's specialty?
Dr. Shaw is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Pittsburgh, PA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Shaw to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Shaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaw is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center, ACMH Hospital 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 George Shaw accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. George Shaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Shaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaw's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Shaw?
Please contact Dr. Shaw's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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