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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Makowski Shell, Internist in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. Beth Makowski Shell, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Makowski Shell is currently affiliated with 280 Helen Devos Childrens Hospital. Dr. Makowski Shell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makowski Shell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Makowski Shell’s office at (616) 391-3139.
What languages does Dr. Makowski Shell speak?
Dr. Makowski Shell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Makowski Shell typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Makowski Shell 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. Makowski Shell. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Makowski Shell typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Beth Makowski Shell may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Makowski Shell's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Makowski Shell accept my insurance?
Dr. Makowski Shell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 391-3139 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makowski Shell accept in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. Makowski Shell in Kentwood, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Makowski Shell's office located?
200 Shmg Internal Medicine
4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 391-3139
What is Dr. Makowski Shell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makowski Shell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477739787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makowski Shell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makowski Shell
What is Dr. Beth Makowski Shell's specialty?
Dr. Makowski Shell is a Internist near Kentwood, MI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Beth Makowski Shell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makowski Shell is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital 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 Beth Makowski Shell accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?
Yes, Dr. Beth Makowski Shell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Beth Makowski Shell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makowski Shell's office at (616) 391-3139 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Beth Makowski Shell?
Please contact Dr. Makowski Shell's office at (616) 391-3139 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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