Dr. Kareem Shehab, MD
Tucson, AZ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shehab, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Kareem Shehab, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Shehab graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine and completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Shehab is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shehab’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shehab’s office at (520) 626-5652.
Where did Dr. Shehab go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine - Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
Is Dr. Shehab board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kareem Shehab, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Shehab speak?
Dr. Shehab and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Shehab treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Shehab 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. Shehab. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Valley Fever
- Lung Valley Fever
- Widespread Valley Fever
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Desert Fever
- San Joaquin Fever
- Pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever in Lungs
- Coccidioides Lung Infection
- Systemic coccidioidomycosis
- Valley Fever spread throughout body
- Severe desert rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- B389: Coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B382: Pulmonary coccidioidomycosis, unspecified
- B387: Disseminated coccidioidomycosis
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Early Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
- Congenital Lues
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
- A502: Early congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Affected by Mother's Infection
- Infant affected by maternal infections', 'Baby affected by mother's diseases
- Newborn with maternal infectious disease exposure
- Neonatal effects of maternal infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- P002: Newborn affected by maternal infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Blood Infection from Central Line
- Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI)
- Catheter Sepsis
- Central Venous Catheter Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T80211A: Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Herpes Skin Rash
- Herpes Simplex
- Herpes Blisters
- Herpes Dermatitis
- Vesicular Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B001: Herpesviral vesicular dermatitis
Which procedures does Dr. Shehab perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kareem Shehab may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shehab's office.
Does Dr. Shehab accept my insurance?
Dr. Shehab accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-5652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shehab accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Shehab in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shehab's office located?
What is Dr. Shehab's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shehab's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144414442.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shehab?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shehab
What is Dr. Kareem Shehab's specialty?
Dr. Shehab is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Tucson, AZ. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Shehab to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kareem Shehab affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shehab is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Kareem Shehab accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Kareem Shehab is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kareem Shehab offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shehab's office at (520) 626-5652 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kareem Shehab?
Please contact Dr. Shehab's office at (520) 626-5652 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kareem Shehab have?
Dr. Kareem Shehab is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.
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