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Dr. Karen Scarpa, MD

Critical Care Internist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sacramento, CA

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Scarpa typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Scarpa typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Scarpa may include:

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

    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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Scarpa's office located?

    Dr. Karen Scarpa's Primary Practice

    2801 L St

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (888) 556-5617

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    Dr. Karen Scarpa's Practice 2

    1650 Creekside Dr

    Folsom, CA 95630

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    Dr. Karen Scarpa's Practice 3

    2825 Capitol Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    What is Dr. Scarpa's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Karen Scarpa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scarpa is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis Medical Center, Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento 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

    When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Karen Scarpa?

    Please contact Dr. Scarpa's office at (888) 556-5617 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Scarpa's office located?

    Dr. Scarpa's offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Folsom, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Scarpa have?

    Dr. Karen Scarpa is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.