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Dr. Ai Lin Shao

West Islip, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shao, Anesthesiologist in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Ai Lin Shao is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Islip, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shao’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shao’s office at (973) 322-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Shao speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shao treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shao 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. Shao. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Does Dr. Shao accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 322-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shao accept in West Islip, NY?

    Dr. Shao in West Islip, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Shao's office located?

    Dr. Ai Lin Shao's Primary Practice

    1000 Montauk Hwy

    West Islip, NY 11795

    (973) 322-5000

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    Dr. Ai Lin Shao's Practice 2

    41 E Post Rd

    White Plains, NY 10601

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    Dr. Ai Lin Shao's Practice 3

    1510 Jericho Tpke

    New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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

    Dr. Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477948560.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shao?

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

    What is Dr. Ai Lin Shao's specialty?

    Dr. Shao is a Anesthesiologist near West Islip, NY. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Shao to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ai Lin Shao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shao is affiliated with Good Samaritan University Hospital - West Islip, Ny 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist 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 Ai Lin Shao accepting new patients in West Islip, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ai Lin Shao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ai Lin Shao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (973) 322-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ai Lin Shao?

    Please contact Dr. Shao's office at (973) 322-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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