Shamsuddin Shaik
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik

Endocrinology
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2800, 
Allentown, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Before you request
Expertise in
4
conditions
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2800, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to promote well-being of my patients to the best of my ability. | Why I entered medicine | I believe the best way to help people is through medicine | Community involvement | I sometimes volunteer at the local mosque community events like soup kitchen. I look forward to participating in health-related community events. I am also interested in teaching, and I look forward to getting involved with USF medical students here at LVHN. | Personal interests | Among the many things I enjoy, playing badminton and bicycling with my wife and kids is at the top of the list.

Dr. Shaik is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Shaik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Shaik is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism

Fellowships

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC- 2017, 2018

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton
St Lukes Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

LVH Endocrinology–1243 Cedar Crest
1243 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 2800, Allentown, PA 18103

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shaik has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Rapid-onset piperacillin-tazobactam induced thrombocytopenia.
Rapid-onset piperacillin-tazobactam induced thrombocytopenia.
Journal: Journal of pharmacy practice
Published: January 23, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik

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Is Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik specialize in?

While Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik accept my insurance?

Dr. Shamsuddin Shaik accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-363-6274 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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