Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafer-Franks, Pediatrician in Forrest City, AR?
Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Forrest City, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shafer-Franks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shafer-Franks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shafer-Franks’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shafer-Franks speak?
Dr. Shafer-Franks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shafer-Franks treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shafer-Franks 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. Shafer-Franks. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Shafer-Franks perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shafer-Franks' office.
Does Dr. Shafer-Franks accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafer-Franks 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. Shafer-Franks accept in Forrest City, AR?
Dr. Shafer-Franks in Forrest City, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Arkansas
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shafer-Franks' office located?
Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks' Practice 3
901 Holiday Dr
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-0880
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Shafer-Franks has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Shafer-Franks, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Shafer-Franks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafer-Franks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437189255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafer-Franks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafer-Franks
What is Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks's specialty?
Dr. Shafer-Franks is a Pediatrician near Forrest City, AR. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Shafer-Franks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shafer-Franks is affiliated with St. Bernards Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, Methodist University Hospital, UAMS Medical Center, Unity Health - White County Medical Center 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
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Is Candace Shafer-Franks accepting new patients in Forrest City, AR?
Yes, Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Candace Shafer-Franks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shafer-Franks's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Candace Shafer-Franks?
Please contact Dr. Shafer-Franks's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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