Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanina, Neurologist in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Elena Shanina, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Galveston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Shanina graduated from Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia and completed her residency at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Shanina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanina’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanina’s office at (409) 772-4194.
Where did Dr. Shanina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Medical School: Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia | Rostov State Medical University, Rostov, Russia | Rostov State Med University
Is Dr. Shanina board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Elena Shanina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Shanina speak?
Dr. Shanina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shanina treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shanina 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. Shanina. 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:
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CMT Disease
- Hereditary Motor Sensory Neuropathy
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G600: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Bilateral Median Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
- Median Nerve Injury in Both Arms
- Bilateral Median Neuropathy
- Both Arm Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
- G5613: Other lesions of median nerve, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Polymyositis with muscle weakness
- Myositis
- Polymyositis with muscle involvement
- PM with myopathy
- Muscle inflammation with muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3322: Polymyositis with myopathy
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Which procedures does Dr. Shanina perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elena Shanina may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shanina's office.
Does Dr. Shanina accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-4194 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanina accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Shanina in Galveston, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shanina's office located?
Dr. Elena Shanina's Primary Practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
(409) 772-4194
What is Dr. Shanina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699979286.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanina
What is Dr. Elena Shanina's specialty?
Dr. Shanina is a Neurologist near Galveston, TX.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Shanina to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elena Shanina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanina is affiliated with John Sealy Hospital, Galveston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Elena Shanina accepting new patients in Galveston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Elena Shanina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elena Shanina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanina's office at (409) 772-4194 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elena Shanina?
Please contact Dr. Shanina's office at (409) 772-4194 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elena Shanina have?
Dr. Elena Shanina is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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