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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shumaker, Cytopathologist in Clyde, NC?
Dr. Nathan Shumaker, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Clyde, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Shumaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shumaker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shumaker’s office at (434) 924-2047.
Is Dr. Shumaker board certified as a Cytopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Shumaker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Shumaker speak?
Dr. Shumaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Shumaker typically treat?
As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Shumaker 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. Shumaker. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Shumaker typically perform?
As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Shumaker may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Shumaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shumaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shumaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-2047 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shumaker accept in Clyde, NC?
Dr. Shumaker in Clyde, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
Not Specified
Other TPA
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shumaker's office located?
Dr. Nathan Shumaker's Primary Practice
262 Leroy George Dr
Clyde, NC 28721
(434) 924-2047
What is Dr. Shumaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shumaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215145347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shumaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shumaker
What is Dr. Nathan Shumaker's specialty?
Dr. Shumaker is a Cytopathologist near Clyde, NC.
What does a Cytopathologist do?
A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.
Is this Dr. Nathan Shumaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shumaker is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Harris Regional 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 a Cytopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cytopathologist. 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 Nathan Shumaker accepting new patients in Clyde, NC?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Shumaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Shumaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shumaker's office at (434) 924-2047 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Shumaker?
Please contact Dr. Shumaker's office at (434) 924-2047 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Shumaker have?
Dr. Nathan Shumaker is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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