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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shetty, Infectious Disease Specialist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Shubhra Shetty, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Shetty graduated from UNIVERSITY OF POONA and completed her residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shetty is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shetty’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shetty’s office at (570) 941-0630.
Where did Dr. Shetty go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Internal Medicine | Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Program
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF POONA
Is Dr. Shetty board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shubhra Shetty, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shetty speak?
Dr. Shetty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shetty typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shetty 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. Shetty. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shetty typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shubhra Shetty may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shetty accept my insurance?
Dr. Shetty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 941-0630 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shetty accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Shetty in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Shetty's office located?
Dr. Shubhra Shetty's Primary Practice
201 Franklin Ave Ste 3
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 941-0630
What is Dr. Shetty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shetty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649264532.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shetty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shetty
What is Dr. Shubhra Shetty's specialty?
Dr. Shetty is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Scranton, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shubhra Shetty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shetty is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shubhra Shetty accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shubhra Shetty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shubhra Shetty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (570) 941-0630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shubhra Shetty?
Please contact Dr. Shetty's office at (570) 941-0630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shubhra Shetty have?
Dr. Shubhra Shetty is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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