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Dr. Shawn Allen, MD

La Quinta, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Allen, Family Medicine Specialist in La Quinta, CA?

    Dr. Shawn Allen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Quinta, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Allen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Allen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Allen’s office at (760) 564-3533.

    What languages does Dr. Allen speak?

    Dr. Allen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Allen typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
    • Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult

    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:

    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6830: Body mass index [BMI] 30.0-30.9, adult

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Allen typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Allen 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. Allen. 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:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Allen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Allen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 564-3533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Allen accept in La Quinta, CA?

    Dr. Allen in La Quinta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Commercial

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Allen's Primary Practice

    79430 Highway 111 Ste 101

    La Quinta, CA 92253

    (760) 564-3533

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    Dr. Shawn Allen's Practice 2

    275 N El Cielo Rd

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

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    What hospitals are Dr. Allen affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Allen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Allen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598774846.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Allen?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Allen

    What is Dr. Shawn Allen's specialty?

    Dr. Allen is a Family Medicine Specialist near La Quinta, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Shawn Allen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Allen is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Shawn Allen accepting new patients in La Quinta, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Allen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Allen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (760) 564-3533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shawn Allen?

    Please contact Dr. Allen's office at (760) 564-3533 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Allen's office located?

    Dr. Allen's offices are located in La Quinta, CA and Palm Springs, CA.