Dr. Shaf B. Holden
Last updated: Feb 25, 2015

Dr. Shaf B. Holden

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 20 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 2001
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1518161397

Dr. Shaf B. Holden MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 201 Sivley Road Southwest Suite300 in Huntsville, AL 35801. Can help patients with the following: Aortic Dissection, Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, May-Thurner Syndrome, Pilonidal Cyst. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518161397. Appointment can be made via the phone number (256) 265-0255. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shaf B. Holden, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shaf B. Holden.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Embolism
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Ischemia
  • Lymphedema
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Stroke
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Venous Ulcer
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Shaf B. Holden

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shaf B. Holden as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of Alabama

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Ambetter of Alabama
Ambetter of Alabama plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shaf B. Holden is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Shaf B. Holden is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery (also registered under: Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery, Practitioner - Vascular Surgery) .

Bills through: Hh Heart Center, Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Atricure $9619
Ncontact Surgical $6811
Edwards Lifesciences $6380

Other

Travel and Lodging $13998
Consulting $10000
Food and Beverage $6477

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 2001

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon
  • Vascular Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Heart Center
930 Franklin Street Southeast
Huntsville, 35801 AL
Huntsville Cardiothoracic Surgeons
201 Sivley Road Southwest
Huntsville, 35801 AL
(256) 533-1077

Affiliated hospitals

DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS
1201 7TH STREET SE
DECATUR, 35601 AL
(256) 341-2000
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
101 SIVLEY RD
HUNTSVILLE, 35801 AL
(256) 265-1000
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
2505 U S HIGHWAY 431 NORTH
BOAZ, 35957 AL
(256) 593-8310

Looking for more Cardiothoracic Surgeons?

There are 6 other cardiothoracic surgeons in this region.

Dr. Aaron Lee Hoffman
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1840 Medical Center Parkway Suite 405 Murfreesboro, 37129, TN
Dr. Frans S. Vanwagenberg
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 201 Sivley Road Southwest Huntsville, 35801, AL
Dr. Thomas Benton Washburn
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 201 Sivley Road Southwest Huntsville, 35801, AL
Dr. Richard Lloyd Clay
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 201 Sivley Road Southwest Huntsville, 35801, AL
Dr. Charles Gordon Newton
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 201 Sivley Road Southwest Huntsville, 35801, AL
Dr. Evan Scott Cohen
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 300 201 Sivley Road Southwest Huntsville, 35801, AL

Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Shaf B. Holden?

Dr. Shaf B. Holden's office is located at 201 Sivley Road Southwest Suite300 in Huntsville, AL 35801.

Does Dr. Shaf B. Holden accept patients with Ambetter of Alabama?

Yes, Dr. Shaf B. Holden is listed in-network for Ambetter of Alabama through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Shaf B. Holden affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Shaf B. Holden is affiliated with DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL - DECATUR CAMPUS. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Shaf B. Holden treat?

Dr. Shaf B. Holden provides treatment for Aortic Dissection, Enlarged Spleen, Esophageal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, May-Thurner Syndrome, Pilonidal Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Shaf B. Holden have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Shaf B. Holden is affiliated with Heart Center. For the full list of practices see this list.