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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharp, Neurologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Lydia Sharp, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sharp is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharp’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharp’s office at (214) 645-8800.
Is Dr. Sharp board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Sharp, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sharp speak?
Dr. Sharp and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sharp typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sharp 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. Sharp. 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:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sharp typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lydia Sharp may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Sharp's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sharp accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 645-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharp accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Sharp in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sharp's office located?
What is Dr. Sharp's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sharp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447419221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharp?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sharp
What is Dr. Lydia Sharp's specialty?
Dr. Sharp is a Neurologist near Houston, TX.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Lydia Sharp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharp is affiliated with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital 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 a Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Lydia Sharp accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Lydia Sharp is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lydia Sharp offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharp's office at (214) 645-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lydia Sharp?
Please contact Dr. Sharp's office at (214) 645-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lydia Sharp have?
Dr. Lydia Sharp is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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