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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharma, Internist in New Bedford, MA?
Dr. Sonakshi Sharma, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Bedford, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sharma graduated from Santosh Medical College. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (508) 839-7307.
Where did Dr. Sharma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Santosh Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?
Dr. Sharma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sharma typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sharma 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. Sharma. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Femur Neck Fracture
- Proximal Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002D: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sharma typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sonakshi Sharma may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 839-7307 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in New Bedford, MA?
Dr. Sharma in New Bedford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Central Mass Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?
What is Dr. Sharma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104081025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sharma
What is Dr. Sonakshi Sharma's specialty?
Dr. Sharma is a Internist near New Bedford, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sonakshi Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Emerson Health, Boston Medical Center 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 Sonakshi Sharma accepting new patients in New Bedford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Sonakshi Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sonakshi Sharma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (508) 839-7307 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sonakshi Sharma?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (508) 839-7307 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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