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Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe, MD

Rocky Mount, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bassett Shaftoe, Internist in Rocky Mount, NC?

    Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rocky Mount, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Bassett Shaftoe graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her residency at LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Bassett Shaftoe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassett Shaftoe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassett Shaftoe’s office at (252) 937-0200.

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

    • Residency: LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

    Is Dr. Bassett Shaftoe board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bassett Shaftoe speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bassett Shaftoe typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Bassett Shaftoe 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. Bassett Shaftoe. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bassett Shaftoe typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bassett Shaftoe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bassett Shaftoe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassett Shaftoe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 937-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassett Shaftoe accept in Rocky Mount, NC?

    Dr. Bassett Shaftoe in Rocky Mount, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bassett Shaftoe's office located?

    Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe's Primary Practice

    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr

    Rocky Mount, NC 27804

    (252) 937-0200

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    Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe's Practice 2

    901 N Winstead Ave

    Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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

    Dr. Bassett Shaftoe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396739116.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassett Shaftoe?

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

    What is Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe's specialty?

    Dr. Bassett Shaftoe is a Internist near Rocky Mount, NC.

    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. Linda Bassett Shaftoe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bassett Shaftoe is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Duke University 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Linda Bassett Shaftoe accepting new patients in Rocky Mount, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassett Shaftoe's office at (252) 937-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Linda Bassett Shaftoe?

    Please contact Dr. Bassett Shaftoe's office at (252) 937-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe have?

    Dr. Linda Bassett Shaftoe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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