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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shakhashiro, Internist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shakhashiro is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakhashiro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakhashiro’s office at (859) 313-2963.
Where did Dr. Shakhashiro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Shakhashiro board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shakhashiro speak?
Dr. Shakhashiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Shakhashiro treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shakhashiro 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. Shakhashiro. 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:
- Joint Replacement Aftercare
- Hip Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Knee Replacement
- Post-joint replacement care
- Joint surgery recovery
- Orthopedic aftercare
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- Amputation Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Limb Loss
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
- Post-amputation care
- Limb loss recovery
- Amputee rehabilitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
- Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Left Hip Fracture
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
- Left Femur Fracture
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72142D: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Broken Thigh Bone (Hip Area)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shakhashiro perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office.
Does Dr. Shakhashiro accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakhashiro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 313-2963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shakhashiro accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Shakhashiro in Lexington, KY 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shakhashiro's office located?
Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro's Primary Practice
1 Saint Joseph Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 313-2963
What is Dr. Shakhashiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shakhashiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871567396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakhashiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakhashiro
What is Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro's specialty?
Dr. Shakhashiro is a Internist near Lexington, KY.
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. Shakhashiro to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shakhashiro is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ghassan Shakhashiro accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office at (859) 313-2963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Shakhashiro?
Please contact Dr. Shakhashiro's office at (859) 313-2963 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro have?
Dr. Ghassan Shakhashiro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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