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42 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Shandera, Infectious Disease Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Wayne Shandera, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Shandera graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Shandera is fluent in English, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shandera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shandera’s office at (713) 873-3389.
Where did Dr. Shandera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shandera speak?
Dr. Shandera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shandera treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Shandera 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. Shandera. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Which procedures does Dr. Shandera perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Wayne Shandera may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shandera's office.
Does Dr. Shandera accept my insurance?
Dr. Shandera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 873-3389 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shandera accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Shandera in Houston, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shandera's office located?
What is Dr. Shandera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shandera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114936911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shandera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shandera
What is Dr. Wayne Shandera's specialty?
Dr. Shandera is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Houston, 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. Shandera to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Wayne Shandera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shandera is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Wayne Shandera accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Wayne Shandera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wayne Shandera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shandera's office at (713) 873-3389 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wayne Shandera?
Please contact Dr. Shandera's office at (713) 873-3389 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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