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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shields, Internist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Misty Shields, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shields’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shields’s office at (317) 274-5500.
What languages does Dr. Shields speak?
Dr. Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shields treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shields 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. Shields. 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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Tobacco Use
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Smoking habit
- Nicotine use
- Tobacco dependency
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z720: Tobacco use
Also known as:
- Personal History of Other Lung and Bronchus Cancer
- Bronchial Disorder
- Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Past lung cancer
- Previous bronchial malignancy
- History of lung tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85118: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Which procedures does Dr. Shields perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Misty Shields 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shields' office.
Does Dr. Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-5500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shields accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Shields in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Indiana University Health
Medicare
State of Indiana
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shields' office located?
Dr. Misty Shields' Primary Practice
535 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-5500
What is Dr. Shields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699120824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shields
What is Dr. Misty Shields's specialty?
Dr. Shields is a Internist near Indianapolis, IN.
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.
Contact Dr. Shields to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Misty Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shields is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Iu Health North Hospital, Iu Health Bloomington 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Misty Shields accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Misty Shields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Misty Shields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (317) 274-5500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Misty Shields?
Please contact Dr. Shields's office at (317) 274-5500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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