30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ehtesham, Internist in Pikeville, KY?
Where did Dr. Ehtesham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Nephrology; Vet Affairs Westside M C, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College
Is Dr. Ehtesham board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shahab M Ehtesham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ehtesham speak?
Dr. Ehtesham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ehtesham typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ehtesham 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. Ehtesham. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ehtesham typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shahab M Ehtesham may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ehtesham's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ehtesham accept my insurance?
Dr. Ehtesham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 679-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ehtesham accept in Pikeville, KY?
Dr. Ehtesham in Pikeville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ehtesham's office located?
Dr. Shahab M Ehtesham's Primary Practice
911 Bypass Rd Bldg A
Pikeville, KY 41501
(276) 679-4200
What hospitals are Dr. Ehtesham affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ehtesham has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ehtesham's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ehtesham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144283029.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ehtesham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ehtesham
What is Dr. Shahab M Ehtesham's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.