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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shefa, Hospitalist in Waco, TX?
Dr. Barry Shefa, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Waco, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Shefa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shefa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shefa’s office at (254) 213-7123.
Is Dr. Shefa board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Barry Shefa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shefa speak?
Dr. Shefa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shefa treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shefa 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. Shefa. 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
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
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:
- 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:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- Osteoporosis-related Left Femur Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Osteoporosis
- Fragility fracture of left femur
- Left femur break due to weak bones
- Pathological left femur fracture
- Left femur bone fracture from osteoporosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M80052A: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, left femur, initial encounter for fracture
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urethral Catheter Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Infected urinary catheter
- Inflammation from urethral catheter
- Foley catheter infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83511A: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Shefa perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Barry Shefa may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shefa's office.
Does Dr. Shefa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shefa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 213-7123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shefa accept in Waco, TX?
Dr. Shefa in Waco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shefa's office located?
What is Dr. Shefa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710194220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shefa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shefa
What is Dr. Barry Shefa's specialty?
Dr. Shefa is a Hospitalist near Waco, TX. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shefa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barry Shefa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shefa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension Providence 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Barry Shefa accepting new patients in Waco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Barry Shefa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barry Shefa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shefa's office at (254) 213-7123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barry Shefa?
Please contact Dr. Shefa's office at (254) 213-7123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barry Shefa have?
Dr. Barry Shefa is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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