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Who is Dr. Shaikh, Internist in Downey, CA?
Dr. Umair Shaikh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Downey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (562) 904-5000.
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaikh treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shaikh perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Umair Shaikh 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. Shaikh's office.
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 904-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Downey, CA?
Dr. Shaikh in Downey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Bright Health
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Umair Shaikh's Practice 3
12401 Washington Blvd Ste 100
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 967-2885
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861848210.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Umair Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Internist near Downey, CA.
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. Shaikh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Umair Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaikh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pih Health Whittier Hospital. 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
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Is Umair Shaikh accepting new patients in Downey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Umair Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umair Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (562) 904-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umair Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (562) 904-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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