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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shaikh, Pediatrician in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Qamar Shaikh, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tifton, GA. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Shaikh completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shaikh’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shaikh’s office at (229) 405-6188.
Where did Dr. Shaikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
Is Dr. Shaikh board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Qamar Shaikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Shaikh speak?
Dr. Shaikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shaikh typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Shaikh typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shaikh 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. Shaikh. 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Shaikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 405-6188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shaikh accept in Tifton, GA?
Dr. Shaikh in Tifton, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shaikh's office located?
Dr. Qamar Shaikh's Primary Practice
1909 US Highway 82 W Ste 3
Tifton, GA 31793
(229) 405-6188
What is Dr. Shaikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shaikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003879412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shaikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shaikh
What is Dr. Qamar Shaikh's specialty?
Dr. Shaikh is a Pediatrician near Tifton, GA.
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. Qamar Shaikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shaikh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Egleston Hospital, Childrens Scottish Rite 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Qamar Shaikh accepting new patients in Tifton, GA?
Yes, Dr. Qamar Shaikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Qamar Shaikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (229) 405-6188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Qamar Shaikh?
Please contact Dr. Shaikh's office at (229) 405-6188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Qamar Shaikh have?
Dr. Qamar Shaikh is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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