27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shaikh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Shaikh completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases; Fairview Hlth System, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (972) 947-3200.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Infectious Diseases; Fairview Hlth System, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Gandhi Med Coll, Bhopal University, Bhopal, Mp, India
Is Dr. Shaikh board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shaikh treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
What procedures does Dr. Shaikh perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- 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. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 947-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Shaikh in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Health
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Centene
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Keenan and Associates
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh's Primary Practice
1441 N Beckley Ave
Dallas, TX 75203
(972) 947-3200
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770556995.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dallas, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Shaikh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shaikh is affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, White Rock Medical Center, Methodist Dallas 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
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Is Zakir Hussain Shaikh accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (972) 947-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zakir Hussain Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (972) 947-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh have?
Dr. Zakir Hussain Shaikh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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