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Dr. Farah Shahin, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shahin, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Farah Shahin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shahin is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahin’s office at (408) 885-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Shahin speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shahin typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shahin 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. Shahin. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shahin typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Farah Shahin may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shahin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shahin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shahin accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Shahin in Palo Alto, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Jefferson Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shahin's office located?

    Dr. Farah Shahin's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (408) 885-5000

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    Dr. Farah Shahin's Practice 2

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    Dr. Farah Shahin's Practice 3

    103 Gilbert Ave

    Menlo Park, CA 94025

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

    Dr. Shahin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932588894.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahin?

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

    What is Dr. Farah Shahin's specialty?

    Dr. Shahin is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Farah Shahin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shahin is affiliated with Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sequoia 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Farah Shahin accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Farah Shahin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farah Shahin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shahin's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Farah Shahin?

    Please contact Dr. Shahin's office at (408) 885-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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