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18 Years of Experience
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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 by the American Board of Surgery. 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 in 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:
- 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
- Broken Rib
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
- Fractured Rib
- Rib Break
- Costal Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2239XA: Fracture of one rib, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, 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:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Which procedures does Dr. Shiflett perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Anthony Shiflett may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shiflett's office located?
Dr. Anthony Shiflett's Primary Practice
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-7259
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 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
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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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