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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altazan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in New Martinsville, WV?
Dr. Shannon Altazan, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Martinsville, WV with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Altazan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altazan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altazan’s office at (304) 388-7170.
What languages does Dr. Altazan speak?
Dr. Altazan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altazan typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Altazan 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. Altazan. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Altazan typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shannon Altazan may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Altazan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Altazan accept my insurance?
Dr. Altazan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 388-7170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altazan accept in New Martinsville, WV?
Dr. Altazan in New Martinsville, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Highmark Health
Humana
MedBen
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altazan's office located?
Dr. Shannon Altazan's Primary Practice
3 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 388-7170
What is Dr. Altazan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altazan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477057883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altazan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altazan
What is Dr. Shannon Altazan's specialty?
Dr. Altazan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near New Martinsville, WV.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Shannon Altazan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Altazan is affiliated with Marietta Memorial Hospital, Wvu Medicine Weirton Medical Center, Wvu Medicine Weirton Medical Center, Wvu Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shannon Altazan accepting new patients in New Martinsville, WV?
Yes, Dr. Shannon Altazan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shannon Altazan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altazan's office at (304) 388-7170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shannon Altazan?
Please contact Dr. Altazan's office at (304) 388-7170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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