29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years. 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 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Shah typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Shah's Primary Practice
4762 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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rakesh Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Hca Florida Trinity Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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