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. Dr. Shay is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shay’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Shay typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1121: Opioid dependence, in remission
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shay typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Shay may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Shay's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
EmblemHealth
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shay's office located?
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.
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. William Shay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shay is affiliated with 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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