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Dr. Gary Shore, MD

Dr. Gary Shore, MD

Merrick, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shore, Internist in Merrick, NY?

    Dr. Gary Shore, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Merrick, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shore graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his residency at VA Medical Center. Dr. Shore is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shore’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shore’s office at (516) 377-2820.

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

    • Residency: VA Medical Center

    • Medical School: State University of New York at Stony Brook

    Is Dr. Shore board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Shore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shore speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Shore treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Shore 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. Shore. 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.

    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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Other Eating and Drinking Problems
    • Unusual food cravings
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Changes in appetite

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Which procedures does Dr. Shore perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gary Shore may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shore's office.

    Does Dr. Shore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 377-2820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shore accept in Merrick, NY?

    Dr. Shore in Merrick, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Utah Sheet Metal Workers

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Shore's office located?

    Dr. Gary Shore's Primary Practice

    31 Merrick Ave Ste 230

    Merrick, NY 11566

    (516) 377-2820

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    Dr. Gary Shore's Practice 2

    2119 Merrick Rd

    Merrick, NY 11566

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    Dr. Gary Shore's Practice 3

    900 Northern Blvd

    Great Neck, NY 11021

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

    Dr. Shore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659354942.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shore?

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

    What is Dr. Gary Shore's specialty?

    Dr. Shore is a Internist near Merrick, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Shore to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Shore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shore is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Gary Shore accepting new patients in Merrick, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Shore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Shore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shore's office at (516) 377-2820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Shore?

    Please contact Dr. Shore's office at (516) 377-2820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Shore have?

    Dr. Gary Shore is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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