Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shimkus, Medical Oncologist in Georgetown, TX?
Where did Dr. Shimkus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine And Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
Residency: University of Virginia School of Medicine,Charlottesville, Va, United States
What languages does Dr. Shimkus speak?
Dr. Shimkus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- German
- Spanish
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shimkus typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shimkus 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. Shimkus. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Inherited Blood Clotting Disorder
- Bleeding Disorder
- Rare Thrombophilia
- Genetic Clotting Tendency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6859: Other primary thrombophilia
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Shimkus typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Shimkus 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. Shimkus. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Shimkus accept my insurance?
Dr. Shimkus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shimkus accept in Georgetown, TX?
Dr. Shimkus in Georgetown, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Conifer Health Solutions
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shimkus' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shimkus affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shimkus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of Travis County Medical Society
What is Dr. Shimkus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shimkus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730164591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shimkus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shimkus