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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaik, Internist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shaik is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaik’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaik’s office at (336) 538-7000.
What languages does Dr. Shaik speak?
Dr. Shaik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaik treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shaik 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. Shaik. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Shaik perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shaik's office.
Does Dr. Shaik accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 538-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaik accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Shaik in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shaik's office located?
Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik's Primary Practice
350 Hospital Dr
Macon, GA 31217
(336) 538-7000
What is Dr. Shaik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073008033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaik
What is Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik's specialty?
Dr. Shaik is a Internist near Macon, GA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shaik to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaik is affiliated with Piedmont Macon Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bushra Firdous Shaik accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bushra Firdous Shaik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaik's office at (336) 538-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bushra Firdous Shaik?
Please contact Dr. Shaik's office at (336) 538-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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