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Who is Dr. Shishido, Infectious Disease Specialist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Akira Shishido, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shishido is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shishido’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shishido’s office at (253) 967-8740.
What languages does Dr. Shishido speak?
Dr. Shishido and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shishido treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shishido 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. Shishido. 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:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Which procedures does Dr. Shishido perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Akira Shishido may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shishido's office.
Does Dr. Shishido accept my insurance?
Dr. Shishido accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 967-8740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shishido accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Shishido in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shishido's office located?
Dr. Akira Shishido's Primary Practice
1200 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
(253) 967-8740
What is Dr. Shishido's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shishido's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912346909.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shishido?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shishido
What is Dr. Akira Shishido's specialty?
Dr. Shishido is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Richmond, VA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Shishido to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Akira Shishido affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shishido is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Akira Shishido accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Akira Shishido is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akira Shishido offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shishido's office at (253) 967-8740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akira Shishido?
Please contact Dr. Shishido's office at (253) 967-8740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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