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Dr. Purvi Shah, MD

Dr. Purvi Shah, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

North Chesterfield, VA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in North Chesterfield, VA?

    Dr. Purvi Shah, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in North Chesterfield, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (804) 559-2489.

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

    Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Marathi

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Purvi Shah may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 559-2489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in North Chesterfield, VA?

    Dr. Shah in North Chesterfield, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Purvi Shah's Primary Practice

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr Ste 100

    North Chesterfield, VA 23235

    (804) 559-2489

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    Dr. Purvi Shah's Practice 2

    7492 Right Flank Rd

    Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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    Dr. Purvi Shah's Practice 3

    6605 W Broad St

    Richmond, VA 23230

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    What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275580722.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah

    What is Dr. Purvi Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near North Chesterfield, VA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Purvi Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Hca Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Mary Washington Hospital, Uva University 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Purvi Shah accepting new patients in North Chesterfield, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Purvi Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Purvi Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (804) 559-2489 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Purvi Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (804) 559-2489 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in North Chesterfield, VA, Mechanicsville, VA, and Richmond, VA.