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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shen, Hematopathologist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Peter Shen, MD is a Hematopathologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Shen completed his residency at Ball Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Hartford Hosp, Hematology-Pathology; Hartford Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (703) 802-7086.
Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ball Mem Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Hartford Hosp, Hematology-Pathology; Hartford Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
Is Dr. Shen board certified as a Hematopathologist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Shen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Shen typically treat?
As a Hematopathologist, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Low Lymphocyte Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
- Lymphocytopenia
- Lymphopenia
- Low white blood cells (lymphocytes)
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
- D72810: Lymphocytopenia
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
What procedures does a Hematopathologist like Dr. Shen typically perform?
As a Hematopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Shen may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Shen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 802-7086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Shen in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629042841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen
What is Dr. Peter Shen's specialty?
Dr. Shen is a Hematopathologist near Hartford, CT.
What does a Hematopathologist do?
A hematopathologist specializes in diseases that impact blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. This physician possesses the knowledge and technical skills necessary for the laboratory diagnosis of conditions such as anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders, and blood clotting disorders.
Is this Dr. Peter Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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 a Hematopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Peter Shen accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Peter Shen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (703) 802-7086 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Shen?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (703) 802-7086 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Shen have?
Dr. Peter Shen is certified by the American Board of Pathology.
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