18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. West, Pediatric Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Is Dr. West board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shawn West, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. West speak?
Dr. West and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. West typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. West 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. West. 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:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- DORV
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Complex Heart Defect
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. West typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shawn West may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. West's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. West accept my insurance?
Dr. West accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. West accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. West in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of Alabama
State of Indiana
State of Pennsylvania
State of West Virginia
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. West's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. West affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. West has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. West's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. West's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639133952.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. West?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. West