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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scarpa, Critical Care Internist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Karen Scarpa, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Scarpa completed her residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Scarpa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scarpa’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scarpa’s office at (888) 556-5617.
Where did Dr. Scarpa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Scarpa board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Scarpa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Scarpa speak?
Dr. Scarpa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Scarpa treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Scarpa 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. Scarpa. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Psychosis
- Psychotic Disorder
- Psychotic break
- Mental break
- Psychotic episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F29: Unspecified psychosis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Scarpa perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Scarpa may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scarpa's office.
Does Dr. Scarpa accept my insurance?
Dr. Scarpa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 556-5617 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scarpa accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Scarpa in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Scarpa's office located?
What is Dr. Scarpa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scarpa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851409759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scarpa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scarpa
What is Dr. Karen Scarpa's specialty?
Dr. Scarpa is a Critical Care Internist near Sacramento, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Scarpa to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karen Scarpa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scarpa is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Karen Scarpa accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karen Scarpa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Scarpa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scarpa's office at (888) 556-5617 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Scarpa?
Please contact Dr. Scarpa's office at (888) 556-5617 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Scarpa have?
Dr. Karen Scarpa is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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