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Who is Dr. Shafer, Family Medicine Specialist in Alliance, NE?
Dr. Derek Shafer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alliance, NE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shafer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafer’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shafer speak?
Dr. Shafer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shafer treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Normal Pregnancy Supervision
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Atypical bipolar disorder
- Unspecified bipolar disorder
- Bipolar spectrum disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3189: Other bipolar disorder
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Eye Damage
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetic Eye Problems
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 1 Diabetes Eye Disease
- Juvenile Diabetes Eye Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E10319: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy without macular edema
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shafer perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Derek Shafer may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafer's office.
Does Dr. Shafer accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafer 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. Shafer accept in Alliance, NE?
Dr. Shafer in Alliance, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Assurant
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Mutual of Omaha
State of Nebraska
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
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Where is Dr. Shafer's office located?
What is Dr. Shafer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568810711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafer
What is Dr. Derek Shafer's specialty?
Dr. Shafer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Alliance, NE. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Shafer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Shafer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shafer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Box Butte General Hospital, Regional West Medical Center, Morrill County Community Hospital, Monument Health Neurology And Rehabilitation. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Derek Shafer accepting new patients in Alliance, NE?
Yes, Dr. Derek Shafer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Shafer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Shafer?
Please contact Dr. Shafer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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