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Who is Dr. Shah, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Parag Shah, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shah graduated from Albert Einstein and completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (312) 227-4000.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Medical School: Albert Einstein
Is Dr. Shah board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Parag Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Transition to Adult Healthcare Counseling
- Pediatric to adult care guidance
- Adolescent transition counseling
- Young adult healthcare planning
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7187: Encounter for pediatric-to-adult transition counseling
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Parag Shah may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Shah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 227-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Shah in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Parag Shah's Primary Practice
225 E Chicago Ave # 152
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-4000
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811966096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Parag Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Parag Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shah is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: La Rabida Childrens Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Of Chicago, Uchicago Medicine. 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
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Is Parag Shah accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Parag Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Parag Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (312) 227-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Parag Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (312) 227-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Parag Shah have?
Dr. Parag Shah is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.
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