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Who is Dr. Shah, Neurologist in New Port Richey, FL?
Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in New Port Richey, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Shah graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India and completed his residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Hindi, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (727) 848-0800.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Tremor
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6350: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Hemiplegia
- Paralysis
- Right-sided paralysis
- Right dominant hemiplegia
- Weakness on right side
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
- G8192: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left dominant side
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shah perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rakesh Shah may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shah's office.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (727) 848-0800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in New Port Richey, FL?
Dr. Shah in New Port Richey, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
State of Tennessee
Trustmark Insurance Company
Ultimate Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Shah's Primary Practice
4766 Rowan Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 848-0800
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497748719.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Rakesh Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Neurologist near New Port Richey, FL.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Shah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rakesh Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Rakesh Shah accepting new patients in New Port Richey, FL?
No, Dr. Rakesh Shah is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (727) 848-0800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (727) 848-0800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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