45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shuja, Pediatrician in Metairie, LA?
Where did Dr. Shuja go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metrohealth Med Ctr, Pediatrics; St Louis Connect Care, Pediatrics | Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Is Dr. Shuja board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shuja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shuja speak?
Dr. Shuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shuja typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shuja 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. Shuja. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Medical Procedure
- Elective procedure (non-health)
- Procedure for other purposes
- Non-therapeutic intervention
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state
Also known as:
- Administrative Medical Exam
- Official health check
- Regulatory medical assessment
- General administrative exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Bronchial Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Asthma Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45998: Other asthma
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shuja typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shuja performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shuja. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Shuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Shuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 764-6556 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shuja accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Shuja in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Shuja's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shuja affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shuja has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shuja's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538102777.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shuja