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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edward, Internist in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Shirley Edward, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fremont, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Edward is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edward’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edward’s office at (510) 490-1222.
What languages does Dr. Edward speak?
Dr. Edward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Edward typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Edward 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. Edward. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Throat irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R058: Other specified cough
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Edward typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shirley Edward 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
Please contact Dr. Edward's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Edward accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 490-1222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edward accept in Fremont, CA?
Dr. Edward in Fremont, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Edward's office located?
What is Dr. Edward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427403146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edward?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edward
What is Dr. Shirley Edward's specialty?
Dr. Edward is a Internist near Fremont, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shirley Edward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edward is affiliated with Eden Medical Center, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shirley Edward accepting new patients in Fremont, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shirley Edward is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shirley Edward offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edward's office at (510) 490-1222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shirley Edward?
Please contact Dr. Edward's office at (510) 490-1222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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