Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD is a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). She graduated from Northeastern Ohio University - College of Medicine in 2018 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD is affiliated with UNIVERSITY OF PENN - MEDICAL GROUP.
Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney failure is when 80% to 90% of kidney function is lost. Kidney failure is also referred to as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Kidneys are critical to human health, essentially acting as the body's built-in filtration system. When the kidneys can no longer function effectively, waste can accumulate in the blood and concentrations of nutrients can become unbalanced, impairing the body from performing critical functions. For example, if the kidneys do not regulate levels of potassium, the heart may develop arrhythmias (irregular rhythm) or even go into cardiac arrest.
Kidney failure may be caused by a number of health conditions that slowly damage and weaken the kidneys, such as:
High blood pressure and diabetes are the most frequently observed causes of kidney failure. However, these conditions typically take years to develop into kidney failure and might escape notice during that time.
Symptoms of kidney failure include:
No cure currently exists for kidney failure; however, medical treatment can permit people to live healthy and long lives. A nephrologist (kidney doctor) determines the most effective treatments for patients with kidney failure.
Dialysis is a well-known treatment for kidney failure that uses a machine to filter and clean waste from the blood. Patients attend regular dialysis sessions to replace their lost kidney function. Some patients with kidney failure are unable to survive without having dialysis every few days.
More advanced kidney failure may be treated by kidney transplant surgery. Deceased donor kidney transplant surgery provides kidney failure patients with a healthy kidney from a recently deceased person. Living donor kidney transplant surgery provides a kidney from a donor who is still alive. As most people have two kidneys, kidney failure patients' relatives or friends may offer to donate one of their kidneys. Kidney transplants can dramatically improve kidney function and lower or eliminate the need for dialysis.
People with kidney failure are advised to eat a nutritious diet, monitor and lower blood pressure, and to best manage diabetes. Exercise and a tobacco-free lifestyle may also help patients with kidney failure.
The top procedures that Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD for Medicare patients.
| dialysis | 51 |
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| hospital care | 102 |
| inpatient care | 102 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.
| dialysis | 51 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 102 |
| inpatient care | 102 |
Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD graduated from Northeastern Ohio University - College of Medicine in 2018. She completed residency at University of Texas, Houston. She is certified by the Board certifications: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University - College of Medicine (2018)
Residency: University of Texas, Houston (2021)
Board Certification: Board certifications: Internal Medicine (2022)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HealthPartners, Devon Health Services (Americare), Tricare, HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan, Amerihealth Caritas, Highmark Blue Shield, Cigna HealthSpring, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plan, PA Medicare, NJ Medicaid, Humana / Medicare, Cigna, HealthSmart, Aetna, PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, UPMC Health Plan, NJ Qualcare, Keystone First, Oscar Health Plan of PA, Gateway Health Plan, Imagine Health 360, Centivo Health Plan, Provider Partners Health Plan, Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher, Clover Health Plan, Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East), Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA, Keystone First Medicare, Global Medical Management, Veterans Choice Program, HealthPartners Medicare, Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, First Health, Qualcare PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 502 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shilpi Shah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$110
BENLYSTA $110 |
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$95
LUPKYNIS $95 |
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Dr. Shilpi Shah is a specialist in nephrology (kidney disease) in Philadelphia, PA. She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Her areas of expertise include kidney cyst, polycystic kidney disease, and microalbuminuria. Dr. Shah seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dr. Shah attended Northeast Ohio Medical University for medical school. Dr. Shah is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Her practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
