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Who is Dr. Shelby, Adult Medicine Specialist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Valerie Shelby is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR. She is board certified. Dr. Shelby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelby’s office at (479) 461-0854.
What languages does Dr. Shelby speak?
Dr. Shelby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shelby treat?
As a Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shelby 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. Shelby. 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:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Ear Infection
- Ear Infection
- Right Middle Ear Infection
- Right Otitis Media
- Right Earache
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6641: Suppurative otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6642: Suppurative otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Which procedures does Dr. Shelby perform as a Adult Medicine Specialist?
As a Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Valerie Shelby may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shelby's office.
Does Dr. Shelby accept my insurance?
Dr. Shelby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 461-0854 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shelby accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Shelby in Fort Smith, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Arkansas
State of Oklahoma
Summit Community Care
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shelby's office located?
What is Dr. Shelby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shelby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205599917.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelby
What is Dr. Valerie Shelby's specialty?
Dr. Shelby is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Fort Smith, AR. The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one. Contact Dr. Shelby to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valerie Shelby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shelby is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Adult Medicine Specialist?
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Is Valerie Shelby accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Shelby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Shelby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shelby's office at (479) 461-0854 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Shelby?
Please contact Dr. Shelby's office at (479) 461-0854 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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