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Dr. Anand Shah, MD

Ames, IA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Shah, Family Medicine Specialist in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Anand Shah, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Ames, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Shah completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Family Medicine. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Hindi, and is 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 (320) 732-2131.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India

    Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Anand Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    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 Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • HIV Screening Test
    • HIV Test
    • AIDS Test
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anand Shah may include:

    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 (320) 732-2131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Ames, IA?

    Dr. Shah in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Shah's office located?

    Dr. Anand Shah's Primary Practice

    3500 University Blvd Ste 1001

    Ames, IA 50010

    (320) 732-2131

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    Dr. Anand Shah's Practice 2

    1215 Duff Ave

    Ames, IA 50010

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    Dr. Anand Shah's Practice 3

    705 8th St

    Story City, IA 50248

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    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 1457342131.

    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. Anand Shah's specialty?

    Dr. Shah is a Family Medicine Specialist near Ames, IA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Anand 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Anand Shah accepting new patients in Ames, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Anand Shah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anand Shah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (320) 732-2131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anand Shah?

    Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (320) 732-2131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Anand Shah have?

    Dr. Anand Shah is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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