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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shahein, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Abdul Shahein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shahein is fluent in English, Arabic, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahein’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahein’s office at (614) 722-2000.
What languages does Dr. Shahein speak?
Dr. Shahein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Portuguese
What conditions does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shahein typically treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shahein 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. Shahein. 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:
- Constipation
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Shahein typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shahein 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. Shahein. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Shahein accept my insurance?
Dr. Shahein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 722-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shahein accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Shahein in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shahein's office located?
What is Dr. Shahein's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shahein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811236714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahein?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shahein
What is Dr. Abdul Shahein's specialty?
Dr. Shahein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Columbus, OH.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs.
Is this Dr. Abdul Shahein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shahein is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital, Pottstown 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Abdul Shahein accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Shahein is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdul Shahein offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shahein's office at (614) 722-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdul Shahein?
Please contact Dr. Shahein's office at (614) 722-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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