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Dr. Anthony Shiflett, DO

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Shiflett typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Shiflett typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Independence Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Shiflett's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is 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 Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital, Calverthealth Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Anthony Shiflett?

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office at (202) 877-7259 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shiflett's office located?

    Dr. Shiflett's office is located in Washington, DC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Shiflett have?

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