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Dr. Bhumi Shah

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Gadsden, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gadsden, AL?

    Dr. Bhumi Shah is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gadsden, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (256) 543-5200.

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

    Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bhumi Shah may include:

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 543-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Gadsden, AL?

    Dr. Shah in Gadsden, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Bhumi Shah's Primary Practice

    600 S 3rd St

    Gadsden, AL 35901

    (256) 543-5200

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    Dr. Bhumi Shah's Practice 2

    50 Medical Park Dr E

    Birmingham, AL 35235

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    Dr. Bhumi Shah's Practice 3

    1007 Goodyear Ave

    Gadsden, AL 35903

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    What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225566946.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah

    What is Dr. Bhumi Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gadsden, AL.

    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 Dr. Bhumi Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Rmc Anniston, Uab Hospital, Dekalb Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Atrium Health Floyd 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Bhumi Shah accepting new patients in Gadsden, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Bhumi Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bhumi Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (256) 543-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bhumi Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (256) 543-5200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in Gadsden, AL and Birmingham, AL.