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Dr. Dennis Shannon, MD

Bellefonte, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shannon, Internist in Bellefonte, PA?

    Dr. Dennis Shannon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bellefonte, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shannon graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shannon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shannon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shannon’s office at (814) 355-7322.

    Where did Dr. Shannon go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Penn St U Hp-M S Hershey Mc, Internal Medicine | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program

    • Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Shannon board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Shannon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shannon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shannon typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon. 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:

    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shannon typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shannon 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. Shannon. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    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)

    Does Dr. Shannon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shannon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 355-7322 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shannon accept in Bellefonte, PA?

    Dr. Shannon in Bellefonte, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Bankers

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shannon's office located?

    Dr. Dennis Shannon's Primary Practice

    141 Medical Park Ln

    Bellefonte, PA 16823

    (814) 355-7322

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    Dr. Dennis Shannon's Practice 2

    2134 Sandy Dr Ste 16

    State College, PA 16803

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    Dr. Dennis Shannon's Practice 3

    250 Persia Rd

    Bellefonte, PA 16823

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

    Dr. Shannon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770546434.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shannon?

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

    What is Dr. Dennis Shannon's specialty?

    Dr. Shannon is a Internist near Bellefonte, PA.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Dennis Shannon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shannon is affiliated with Mount Nittany Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Dennis Shannon accepting new patients in Bellefonte, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Dennis Shannon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dennis Shannon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shannon's office at (814) 355-7322 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dennis Shannon?

    Please contact Dr. Shannon's office at (814) 355-7322 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Shannon have?

    Dr. Dennis Shannon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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