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18 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Shellington, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. David Shellington, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Shellington completed his residency at Naval Med Center Portsmouth Va. Dr. Shellington is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shellington’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shellington’s office at (404) 851-8000.
Where did Dr. Shellington go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Center Portsmouth Va
Is Dr. Shellington board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Shellington, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shellington speak?
Dr. Shellington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shellington typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shellington 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. Shellington. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shellington typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Shellington may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shellington's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shellington accept my insurance?
Dr. Shellington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 851-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shellington accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Shellington in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shellington's office located?
Dr. David Shellington's Primary Practice
1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 851-8000
What is Dr. Shellington's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shellington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063485779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shellington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shellington
What is Dr. David Shellington's specialty?
Dr. Shellington is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. David Shellington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shellington is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Children's Scottish Rite Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Shellington accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. David Shellington is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Shellington offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shellington's office at (404) 851-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Shellington?
Please contact Dr. Shellington's office at (404) 851-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Shellington have?
Dr. David Shellington is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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