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Dr. Anthony Shiflett, DO

Washington, DC

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shiflett, Trauma Surgeon in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Anthony Shiflett, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Shiflett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiflett’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiflett’s office at (202) 877-7259.

    Is Dr. Shiflett board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Shiflett, DO is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shiflett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiflett treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Shiflett 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. Shiflett. 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:

    • Acute pain from injury
    • Pain
    • Traumatic pain
    • Injury pain
    • Sudden pain from trauma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8911: Acute pain due to trauma

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple rib fractures
    • Rib cage injury
    • Severe rib injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Traumatic Blood in Chest Cavity
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung
    • Traumatic Bleeding in Lung Area
    • Traumatic Hemothorax
    • Traumatic Pleural Bleeding
    • Injured Lung Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
    • S271XXA: Traumatic hemothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury with Unknown Loss of Consciousness
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Head Injury with Unclear Fainting
    • Brain Trauma with Undetermined LOC
    • Unspecified Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S069XAA: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of Lower Spine and Pelvis
    • Fractures
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Lower Back Bone
    • Broken Pelvic Bone
    • Lumbosacral Spine Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S329XXA: Fracture of unspecified parts of lumbosacral spine and pelvis, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Blood Vessel Disorder
    • Digestive Disease
    • Bowel Vascular Disease
    • Mesenteric Vascular Disorder
    • Intestine Blood Flow Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K559: Vascular disorder of intestine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Broken Facial Bone
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Facial Bone Fracture
    • Facial Injury
    • Craniofacial Fracture
    • Broken Face Bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0292XA: Unspecified fracture of facial bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Femur Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone
    • Fractured Femur

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S7290XA: Unspecified fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Which procedures does Dr. Shiflett perform as a Trauma Surgeon?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Shiflett may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shiflett's office.

    Does Dr. Shiflett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiflett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-7259 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shiflett accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Shiflett in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shiflett's office located?

    Dr. Anthony Shiflett's Primary Practice

    110 Irving St NW Ste 4B-39

    Washington, DC 20010

    (202) 877-7259

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

    Dr. Shiflett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164610523.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiflett?

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

    What is Dr. Anthony Shiflett's specialty?

    Dr. Shiflett is a Trauma Surgeon near Washington, DC. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Shiflett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anthony Shiflett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shiflett is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center 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 Anthony Shiflett accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Anthony Shiflett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anthony Shiflett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office at (202) 877-7259 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anthony Shiflett?

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office at (202) 877-7259 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Shiflett have?

    Dr. Anthony Shiflett is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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