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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shum, Anesthesiologist in Abington, PA?
Dr. Patrick Shum, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Abington, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shum’s office at (215) 481-2000.
What languages does Dr. Shum speak?
Dr. Shum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shum typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Right Hip Arthritis
- Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shum typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shum 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. Shum. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
- Rib nerve injection
- Chest wall nerve block
- Intercostal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
- 64420: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; intercostal nerve, single level
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Shum accept my insurance?
Dr. Shum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 481-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shum accept in Abington, PA?
Dr. Shum in Abington, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shum's office located?
What is Dr. Shum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275732109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shum
What is Dr. Patrick Shum's specialty?
Dr. Shum is a Anesthesiologist near Abington, PA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Patrick Shum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shum is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery 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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Is Patrick Shum accepting new patients in Abington, PA?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Shum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Shum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (215) 481-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Shum?
Please contact Dr. Shum's office at (215) 481-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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