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Dr. William Shay, MD

Dr. William Shay, MD

Provincetown, MA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shay, Internist in Provincetown, MA?

    Dr. William Shay, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Provincetown, MA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Shay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shay’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shay’s office.

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

      What languages does Dr. Shay speak?

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

      • English

      • Spanish

      What conditions does Dr. Shay treat?

      As a Internist, Dr. Shay 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. Shay. 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:

      • Immunization Visit
      • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
      • Vaccines
      • Vaccination appointment
      • Shot visit
      • Immunization encounter
      • PrEP for HIV
      • HIV Prevention Medication
      • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z23: Encounter for immunization
      • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

      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:

      • Opioid Use Disorder in Remission
      • Opioid Dependence
      • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
      • Prescription Drug Misuse
      • Opioid addiction
      • Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
      • Opioid Addiction in Recovery
      • Past Opioid Dependence
      • Opioid Abuse in Remission
      • Opioid use disorder
      • OUD

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
      • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

      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:

      • Bipolar Disorder with Moderate Manic Episode
      • Bipolar Disorder
      • Moderate bipolar mania
      • Moderate manic phase
      • Bipolar with moderate elevated mood

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • F3112: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate

      Also known as:

      • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Type 2 Diabetes
      • Diabetes Type 2
      • Diabetic Kidney Problems
      • Type 2 diabetes
      • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
      • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
      • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
      • Adult-Onset Diabetes
      • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
      • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

      Also known as:

      • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
      • ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
      • Motor Neuron Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

      Also known as:

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

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

      Also known as:

      • HIV
      • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
      • AIDS virus

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

      Also known as:

      • Alzheimer's Disease
      • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
      • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
      • Memory Loss Disease

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Endocrine Disorder
      • Endocrine Disease
      • Hormone disorder
      • Gland problem

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • E349: Endocrine disorder, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Anal Dysplasia
      • Anal Disorder
      • Abnormal anal cells
      • Precancerous anal changes
      • Anal epithelial dysplasia

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • K6282: Dysplasia of anus

      Also known as:

      • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
      • HIV
      • HIV positive without symptoms
      • Latent HIV infection
      • HIV carrier

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

      Also known as:

      • Exposure to HIV
      • HIV
      • HIV contact
      • Suspected HIV exposure
      • Human immunodeficiency virus exposure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

      Also known as:

      • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
      • Bladder Disease
      • Neurogenic Bladder
      • Bladder Control Issues
      • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

      Which procedures does Dr. Shay perform as a Internist?

      As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Shay may include:

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

      Does Dr. Shay accept my insurance?

      Dr. Shay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Shay accept in Provincetown, MA?

      Dr. Shay in Provincetown, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • All Other Third Party

      • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

      • Medicare

      • Network Health

      • Point32Health

      • State of Massachusetts

      • State of Tennessee

      • Student Assurance Service

      • Sunrise Senior Living

      • Tufts Health Plan

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      Where is Dr. Shay's office located?

      Dr. William Shay's Primary Practice

      49 Harry Kemp Way

      Provincetown, MA 02657

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      Dr. William Shay's Practice 2

      3130 State Hwy Rte 6

      Wellfleet, MA 02667

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

      Dr. Shay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033198627.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shay?

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

      What is Dr. William Shay's specialty?

      Dr. Shay is a Internist near Provincetown, MA.

      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. Shay to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. William Shay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Shay is affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Boston Medical Center 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

      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 William Shay accepting new patients in Provincetown, MA?

      Yes, Dr. William Shay is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. William Shay offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Shay's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with William Shay?

      Please contact Dr. Shay's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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