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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Liaw is fluent in English, Chinese, and Creoles and pidgins, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Liaw’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liaw typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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:
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Liaw typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Liaw's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
BMC Health System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shih-Ning Liaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Liaw is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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