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Dr. Nisha Shah, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shah, Family Medicine Specialist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Nisha Shah, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, 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 (215) 707-0874.

    What languages does Dr. Shah speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nisha 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 (215) 707-0874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Albany, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Nisha Shah's Primary Practice

    425 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (215) 707-0874

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    Dr. Nisha Shah's Practice 2

    2 Empire Dr Ste 100

    Rensselaer, NY 12144

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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 1134850332.

    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. Nisha Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is a Family Medicine Specialist near Albany, NY.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Temple University Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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. Nisha Shah accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Nisha Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (215) 707-0874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (215) 707-0874 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Shah's offices are located in Albany, NY and Rensselaer, NY.