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Who is Dr. Shah, Infectious Disease Specialist in La Puente, CA?
Dr. Beena Shah, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in La Puente, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shah completed her residency at Wyckoff Heights Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Anesthesiology; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Wyckoff Heights Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Shah is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (626) 810-3330.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wyckoff Heights Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Anesthesiology; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Wyckoff Heights Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology
Medical School: Gujarat University / Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College
Is Dr. Shah board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Beena Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shah typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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 here.
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Shah typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Beena Shah may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (626) 810-3330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in La Puente, CA?
Dr. Shah in La Puente, CA 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
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 1790795953.
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. Beena Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Infectious Disease Specialist near La Puente, CA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Beena Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Beena Shah accepting new patients in La Puente, CA?
Yes, Dr. Beena Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Beena Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (626) 810-3330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Beena Shah?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (626) 810-3330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Beena Shah have?
Dr. Beena Shah is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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