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Who is Dr. Shipton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Cambridge, MA?
Dr. Linda Shipton, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Cambridge, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shipton graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. Dr. Shipton is fluent in English, Central Khmer, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shipton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shipton’s office.
Where did Dr. Shipton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shipton speak?
Dr. Shipton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Central Khmer
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shipton typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shipton 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. Shipton. 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shipton typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Shipton may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Shipton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shipton accept my insurance?
Dr. Shipton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shipton accept in Cambridge, MA?
Dr. Shipton in Cambridge, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Shipton's office located?
What is Dr. Shipton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720026032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shipton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shipton
What is Dr. Linda Shipton's specialty?
Dr. Shipton is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Cambridge, MA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Linda Shipton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shipton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cha Cambridge 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Linda Shipton accepting new patients in Cambridge, MA?
Yes, Dr. Linda Shipton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Shipton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shipton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Shipton?
Please contact Dr. Shipton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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