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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 here.
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:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health First Shared Services
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alsharif's office located?
What is Dr. Alsharif's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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
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Is 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 Peter Alsharif?
Please contact Dr. Alsharif's office at (303) 436-4949 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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