Summary

Dr. Aurora Shands sees patients at Community Hospital East, where she practices family medicine and internal medicine. She has 10 years of experience and treats coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia.

Dr. Shands earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and sees patients in Tacoma, Washington. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shands 4.79 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 10 years of experience
  • 56 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

MultiCare Family Medicine Center

1112 6th Ave. Suite 301Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Aurora Shands

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - HMO
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence Blue Shield of Washington
  • Regence BlueShield
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Aurora Shands has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Aurora Shands has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

10 Years Experience

Aurora Shands holds an active medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2016.

NPI Number

Aurora Shands' NPI number is 1346694130.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Aurora Shands accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Aurora Shands accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Aurora Shands accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Aurora Shands has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Aurora Shands?
You can find contact information for Aurora Shands here on Vitals.
Is Aurora Shands accepting new patients?
Aurora Shands is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Aurora Shands's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Aurora Shands speak?
Aurora Shands speaks English.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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