Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shives, Family Medicine Specialist in Watertown, SD?
Where did Dr. Shives go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sioux Falls Fam Prac Res, Family Medicine | Sioux Falls Family Practice Center
Medical School: University Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- | University of South Dakota
Is Dr. Shives board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Shives, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shives speak?
Dr. Shives and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shives typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shives 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. Shives. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shives typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Shives may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shives' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shives accept my insurance?
Dr. Shives accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 886-8482 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shives accept in Watertown, SD?
Dr. Shives in Watertown, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
Bankers Fidelity
Humana
Main Street America Insurance
Medica Group
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Sanford Health
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Shives' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Shives affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shives has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shives's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shives's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659338747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shives?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shives