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Who is Dr. Liaw, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Liaw is fluent in English, Chinese, and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liaw’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Liaw’s office.
Is Dr. Liaw board certified in Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Liaw speak?
Dr. Liaw and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
Creoles and pidgins
English
What conditions does Dr. Liaw treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Liaw 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. Liaw. 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart Birth Defect
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Feeling on edge
ICD-10 Codes:
- R451: Restlessness and agitation
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Disease of Lung Blood Vessels
- Vascular Disease
- Lung vascular diseases
- Pulmonary vessel disorders
- Blood vessel problems in lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I288: Other diseases of pulmonary vessels
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Chromosomal Abnormality
- Genetic Disorder
- Genetic Chromosome Disorder
- Chromosome Problem
- Aneuploidy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Brain Development Problems
- Brain Malformations
- Isolated lissencephaly sequence
- Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
- X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
- Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
- Underdeveloped Brain Regions
- Brain Size Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain
Which procedures does Dr. Liaw perform as a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Liaw's office.
Does Dr. Liaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Liaw 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. Liaw accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Liaw in Boston, MA 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 Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Liaw's office located?
What is Dr. Liaw's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Liaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467497859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liaw?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Liaw
What is Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw's specialty?
Dr. Liaw is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Boston, MA. A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Liaw to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Liaw is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens Hospital, Franciscan Childrens, Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area. 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 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?
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Is Shih-Ning Liaw accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Liaw's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shih-Ning Liaw?
Please contact Dr. Liaw's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw have?
Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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