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Dr. James Shane, MD

Austin, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shane, Internist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. James Shane, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shane is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shane’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shane’s office at (512) 263-4500.

    Where did Dr. Shane go to medical school and complete their residency?

      What languages does Dr. Shane speak?

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

      • English

      • French

      • Spanish

      What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shane typically treat?

      As an Internist, Dr. Shane 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. Shane. 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 here.

      Also known as:

      • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
      • Dementia
      • Senile Dementia
      • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
      • Cognitive decline
      • Memory loss
      • Brain disorder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
      • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

      Also known as:

      • COPD
      • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
      • Chronic Lung Disease
      • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Ischemic Stroke
      • Brain Attack
      • Cerebral Infarction
      • Brain Ischemia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
      • Alzheimer's Disease
      • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
      • Sporadic Alzheimer's
      • Alzheimer's in Older Adults
      • AD
      • Alzheimer's Dementia
      • Memory Loss Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
      • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • High Blood Pressure
      • Hypertension
      • Primary Hypertension
      • Essential Hypertension

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • Heart Failure
      • Congestive Heart Failure
      • CHF
      • Cardiac Insufficiency

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

      What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shane typically perform?

      As an Internist, Dr. Shane 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. Shane. 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 here.

      Also known as:

      • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
      • Group Speech Therapy
      • Speech-Language Pathology
      • Voice Therapy
      • Communication Disorder Treatment
      • Auditory Processing Therapy
      • Group Language Therapy
      • Group Voice Therapy
      • Group Communication Treatment

      CPT Codes:

      • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
      • 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals

      Also known as:

      • Swallowing Therapy
      • Dysphagia Treatment
      • Feeding Therapy
      • Oral Function Therapy

      CPT Codes:

      • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

      Also known as:

      • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
      • Speech sound evaluation
      • Language comprehension test
      • Articulation assessment
      • Speech therapy evaluation

      CPT Codes:

      • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

      Also known as:

      • Swallowing Function Test
      • Dysphagia Tests
      • Dysphagia Evaluation
      • Oral Swallowing Assessment
      • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
      • Swallowing Study

      CPT Codes:

      • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

      Does Dr. Shane accept my insurance?

      Dr. Shane accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 263-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Shane accept in Austin, TX?

      Dr. Shane in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

      • Centene Corporation

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Health Care Service Corporation

      • Humana

      • Medicaid

      • Medicare

      • Mutual of Omaha

      • UnitedHealth Group

      • Unknown

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      Where is Dr. Shane's office located?

      N Austin Medical Ctr

      7000 N Mopac Expy Ste 420

      Austin, TX 78731

      (512) 263-4500

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      St Davids Med Ctr

      919 E 32nd St

      Austin, TX 78705

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      Dr. James Shane's Practice 3

      7600 Chevy Chase Dr Ste 300

      Austin, TX 78752

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      What is Dr. Shane's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Shane's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720016579.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shane?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shane

      What is Dr. James Shane's specialty?

      Dr. Shane is a Internist near Austin, TX.

      What does an Internist do?

      A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

      Is this Dr. James Shane affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Shane is affiliated with Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital, Ascension Seton Highland Lakes, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

      Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 James Shane accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

      Yes, Dr. James Shane is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. James Shane offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Shane's office at (512) 263-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with James Shane?

      Please contact Dr. Shane's office at (512) 263-4500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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