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Dr. Biraj Shah, MD

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Biraj Shah, MD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Hindi, 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 (773) 245-5253.

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, 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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Teeth
    • Problems with Tooth Eruption
    • Tooth Disorder
    • Stuck teeth
    • Unerupted teeth
    • Teeth that won't come in
    • Delayed tooth eruption
    • Impacted teeth
    • Teeth not coming in

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K011: Impacted teeth
    • K006: Disturbances in tooth eruption

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral TMJ Joint Pain
    • Left Jaw Joint Pain (TMJ)
    • Temporomandibular Disorder
    • Both side jaw joint pain
    • Bilateral TMJ pain
    • Both side temporomandibular arthralgia
    • Left TMJ pain
    • Pain in left jaw joint
    • Arthralgia of left temporomandibular joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M26623: Arthralgia of bilateral temporomandibular joint
    • M26622: Arthralgia of left temporomandibular joint

    Also known as:

    • Oral Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dental surgery aftercare
    • Post-oral cavity surgery care
    • Mouth surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48814: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the teeth or oral cavity

    Also known as:

    • Limited Jaw Movement
    • Jaw Injuries and Disorder
    • Restricted jaw opening
    • Jaw stiffness
    • Limited mandibular range of motion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2652: Limited mandibular range of motion

    Also known as:

    • Benign Jaw Bone Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Bone Disease
    • Non-cancerous jaw growth
    • Benign mandible neoplasm
    • Jaw lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D165: Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone

    What procedures does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, 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:

    • TMJ Scope for Diagnosis
    • Endoscopy
    • Jaw Joint Arthroscopy
    • TMJ Endoscopy
    • Diagnostic TMJ Scope
    • Temporomandibular Joint Arthroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29800: Arthroscopy, temporomandibular joint, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • TMJ Manipulation with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Temporomandibular Disorders
    • Jaw joint manipulation
    • Therapeutic TMJ procedure
    • TMJ adjustment under anesthesia

    CPT Codes:

    • 21073: Manipulation of temporomandibular joint(s) (TMJ), therapeutic, requiring an anesthesia service (ie, general or monitored anesthesia care)

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 245-5253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Shah in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Biraj Shah's Primary Practice

    1901 W Harrison St

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (773) 245-5253

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    Dr. Biraj Shah's Practice 2

    811 W Wellington Ave

    Chicago, IL 60657

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    Dr. Biraj Shah's Practice 3

    6337 S Woodlawn Ave

    Chicago, IL 60637

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    What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?A 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 1669746418.

    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. Biraj Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon near Chicago, IL.

    What does an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon do?

    Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases, injuries, and defects affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are skilled in administering anesthesia and providing care in an office setting. These surgeons address issues such as wisdom tooth extractions, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, as well as performing dental implant surgery.

    Is Dr. Biraj Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Dr. Biraj Shah accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Biraj Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Biraj Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (773) 245-5253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Biraj Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (773) 245-5253 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's office is located in Chicago, IL.