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Dr. Stephen Shanks, DO

Farmington, NM

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shanks, Family Medicine Specialist in Farmington, NM?

    Dr. Stephen Shanks, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Farmington, NM with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Shanks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanks’s office at (505) 368-6001.

    What languages does Dr. Shanks speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shanks treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shanks 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. Shanks. 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:

    • 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:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    What procedures does Dr. Shanks perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shanks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shanks. 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:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Shanks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shanks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 368-6001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shanks accept in Farmington, NM?

    Dr. Shanks in Farmington, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • State of Tennessee

    • TriNet

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shanks' office located?

    Dr. Stephen Shanks' Primary Practice

    800 Saguaro Trl

    Farmington, NM 87401

    (505) 368-6001

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    Dr. Stephen Shanks' Practice 2

    Highway 491 S

    Shiprock, NM 87420

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

    Dr. Shanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114346129.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanks?

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

    What is Dr. Stephen Shanks's specialty?

    Dr. Shanks is a Family Medicine Specialist near Farmington, NM. 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. Contact Dr. Shanks to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephen Shanks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shanks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Stephen Shanks accepting new patients in Farmington, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen Shanks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephen Shanks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shanks's office at (505) 368-6001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen Shanks?

    Please contact Dr. Shanks's office at (505) 368-6001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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