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Dr. Peter Alsharif, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Denver, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alsharif, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Peter Alsharif, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alsharif is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alsharif’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alsharif’s office at (303) 436-4949.

    What languages does Dr. Alsharif speak?

    Dr. Alsharif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alsharif typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alsharif diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Alsharif. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Drug Abuse
    • Drug Use and Addiction
    • Substance Abuse
    • Drug Addiction
    • Substance Use Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1910: Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alsharif typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Alsharif may include:

    Please contact Dr. Alsharif's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Alsharif accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alsharif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 436-4949 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alsharif accept in Denver, CO?

    Dr. Alsharif in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Colorado Access

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health First Shared Services

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Alsharif's office located?

    Dr. Peter Alsharif's Primary Practice

    777 Bannock St

    Denver, CO 80204

    (303) 436-4949

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    Dr. Peter Alsharif's Practice 2

    1375 E 19th Ave

    Denver, CO 80218

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    What is Dr. Alsharif's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Alsharif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003445834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alsharif?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alsharif

    What is Dr. Peter Alsharif's specialty?

    Dr. Alsharif is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Denver, CO.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Peter Alsharif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alsharif is affiliated with Intermountain Health - Saint Joseph Hospital, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s, Hca Healthone Rose, Intermountain Health - Lutheran Hospital, Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, Hca Healthone Aurora which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Peter Alsharif accepting new patients in Denver, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Alsharif is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Alsharif offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alsharif's office at (303) 436-4949 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Alsharif?

    Please contact Dr. Alsharif's office at (303) 436-4949 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Alsharif's office located?

    Dr. Alsharif's office is located in Denver, CO.