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Dr. Shawna Westermann, MD

Iowa City, IA

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Westermann, Internist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Shawna Westermann, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Westermann completed her residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Westermann is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westermann’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westermann’s office at (319) 356-1616.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Westermann?

    Dr. Shawna Westermann, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Westermann empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Iowa City, IA community, Dr. Westermann is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia

    Is Dr. Westermann board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Shawna Westermann, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Westermann speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Westermann typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Westermann 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. Westermann. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    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:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Westermann typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Westermann performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Westermann. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Westermann accept my insurance?

    Dr. Westermann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Westermann accept in Iowa City, IA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Americas Insurance Company

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Westermann's office located?

    Dr. Shawna Westermann's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    (319) 356-1616

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    Iowa River Landing University Of Iowa Healthcare

    105 E 9th St

    Coralville, IA 52241

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    Dr. Shawna Westermann's Practice 3

    2854 Coral Ct Ste 1

    Coralville, IA 52241

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

    Dr. Westermann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114909413.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westermann?

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

    What is Dr. Shawna Westermann's specialty?

    Dr. Westermann is a Internist near Iowa City, IA.

    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. Shawna Westermann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Westermann is affiliated with University Of Iowa Hospitals And Clinics which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Shawna Westermann accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Shawna Westermann is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawna Westermann offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Westermann's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawna Westermann?

    Please contact Dr. Westermann's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shawna Westermann have?

    Dr. Shawna Westermann is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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