Overview
Alyssa Shanks, PA-C, is a physician assistant specializing in cardiology and treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and high cholesterol. She is passionate about empowering patients with knowledge and understanding of their disease process and treatment plan. Alyssa earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree at the Christian Brothers University in Memphis. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biochemical, cellular and molecular studies from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. As a compassionate and attentive listener, Alyssa takes time to get to know her patients. She appreciates having meaningful conversations and enhancing each patient’s quality of life. Alyssa grew up in Memphis and recently moved to the Hampton Roads area with her family and rescue pup Gemma. She loves living on the coast and spending time outdoors with her family. When she’s not at work, Alyssa enjoys traveling, practicing yoga and cooking.
Dr. Shanks is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Certified Physician Assistant.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12200 Warwick Boulevard, 590 B, Newport News, VA 23601
A Department Of Riverside Regional Medical Center 850 Enterprise Parkway, 1300, Hampton, VA 23666
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Dr. Alyssa D. Shanks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-594-2074 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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