Dr. Elias Shaaya, MD

Providence, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Shaaya, Neurosurgeon in Providence, RI?

Dr. Elias Shaaya, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Providence, RI. Dr. Shaaya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaaya’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaaya’s office at (401) 444-4000.

What languages does Dr. Shaaya speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shaaya typically treat?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shaaya 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. Shaaya. 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.

Also known as:

Brain Aneurysm
Cerebral Aneurysm
Brain Artery Bulge
Intracranial Aneurysm

ICD-10 Codes:

I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

Also known as:

Ischemic Stroke
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Brain Ischemia
Cerebral Infarction
Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
Stroke due to clot
Brain Bleed
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Intracranial Hemorrhage

ICD-10 Codes:

I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

Also known as:

Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
Subdural Hematoma
Head Bleed
Brain Hemorrhage
Head Injury

ICD-10 Codes:

S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

Also known as:

Right Carotid Artery Disease
Left Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
Right Carotid Artery Blockage
Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
Left Carotid Artery Blockage

ICD-10 Codes:

I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

Also known as:

Hemorrhagic Stroke
Brain Bleed
Intracranial Hemorrhage
Cerebral Hemorrhage

ICD-10 Codes:

I6203: Nontraumatic chronic subdural hemorrhage

Also known as:

Ischemic Stroke
Brain Ischemia
Cerebral Infarction
Clot Stroke

ICD-10 Codes:

I63232: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left carotid arteries

What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Shaaya typically perform?

As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shaaya 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. Shaaya. 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.

Also known as:

Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
Carotid artery angiography
Cerebral angiography
Intracranial carotid angiography
Neck and brain blood vessel imaging

CPT Codes:

36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

Also known as:

Carotid Artery Angiography
Cerebral Angiography
Neck Artery X-ray
Carotid Artery Imaging
Brain Blood Vessel Study

CPT Codes:

36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

Does Dr. Shaaya accept my insurance?

Dr. Shaaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Shaaya accept in Providence, RI?

Dr. Shaaya in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health

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Where is Dr. Shaaya's office located?

Dr. Elias Shaaya's Primary Practice

117 Ellenfield St Ste 101

Providence, RI 02905

(401) 444-4000

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What hospitals are Dr. Shaaya affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Shaaya has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Rhode Island Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked in 2 Procedures

The Miriam Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Lifespan Of Massachusetts - Fall River Inc,Fall River, MA

Newport Hospital,Newport, RI

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

Dr. Shaaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053840827.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaaya?

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

What is Dr. Elias Shaaya's specialty?

Dr. Shaaya is a Neurosurgeon near Providence, RI.

What does a Neurosurgeon do?

A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

Is Dr. Elias Shaaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Shaaya is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam 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

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