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Who is Dr. Shaheen, Endocrinologist in Long Island City, NY?
Dr. Zainab Shaheen, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Long Island City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shaheen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaheen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaheen’s office at (718) 579-4836.
What languages does Dr. Shaheen speak?
Dr. Shaheen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shaheen treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Shaheen 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. Shaheen. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Hypoglycemia
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hypoglycemia
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Low blood sugar from diabetes
- Diabetic low blood sugar
- Hypoglycemic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E11649: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shaheen perform as a Endocrinologist?
As a Endocrinologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Zainab Shaheen may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shaheen's office.
Does Dr. Shaheen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaheen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-4836 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaheen accept in Long Island City, NY?
Dr. Shaheen in Long Island City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst
Medicare
MetroPlus
Molina
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shaheen's office located?
Dr. Zainab Shaheen's Primary Practice
4604 31st Ave
Long Island City, NY 11103
(718) 579-4836
What is Dr. Shaheen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518344712.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaheen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaheen
What is Dr. Zainab Shaheen's specialty?
Dr. Shaheen is a Endocrinologist near Long Island City, NY. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Shaheen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zainab Shaheen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaheen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Queens. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Zainab Shaheen accepting new patients in Long Island City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Zainab Shaheen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zainab Shaheen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaheen's office at (718) 579-4836 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zainab Shaheen?
Please contact Dr. Shaheen's office at (718) 579-4836 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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