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Dr. Arif Shaikh, MD

Dr. Arif Shaikh, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Steelton, PA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shaikh, Family Medicine Specialist in Steelton, PA?

    Dr. Arif Shaikh, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Steelton, PA. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Shaikh graduated from Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela de Medicina and completed his residency at Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, Family Medicine; Frankford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office.

    Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Pinnaclehlth Sys-Polyclinic, Family Medicine; Frankford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Frankford Hospital | LECOMT/Pinnacle Health Community Gen Osteo Hosp Program

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | World University of Dominicana School of Medicine | Universidad Mundial Dominicana Escuela de Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaikh typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Nicotine Addiction
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Vaping Addiction
    • Nicotine Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shaikh typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Arif Shaikh may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Steelton, PA?

    Dr. Shaikh in Steelton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?

    Dr. Arif Shaikh's Primary Practice

    239 S Front St Ste 1

    Steelton, PA 17113

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    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 1346262540.

    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. Arif Shaikh's specialty?

    Dr. Shaikh is a Family Medicine Specialist near Steelton, PA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Arif Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shaikh is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Upmc Harrisburg, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Arif Shaikh accepting new patients in Steelton, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Arif Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arif Shaikh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arif Shaikh?

    Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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