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Dr. Ritu Sharma, MD

Jersey City, NJ

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharma, Internist in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Ritu Sharma, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Jersey City, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (201) 268-5636.

    What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?

    Dr. Sharma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sharma 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Which procedures does Dr. Sharma perform as an Internist?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ritu Sharma may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sharma's office.

    Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 268-5636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Jersey City, NJ?

    Dr. Sharma in Jersey City, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Ritu Sharma's Primary Practice

    115 Christopher Columbus Dr Ste 301

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

    (201) 268-5636

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    Dr. Ritu Sharma's Practice 2

    909 Ringwood Ave

    Haskell, NJ 07420

    (973) 831-6700

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ritu Sharma?

    Dr. Sharma has appointments available at her Jersey City, NJ office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    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 1205008414.

    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. Ritu Sharma's specialty?

    Dr. Sharma is a Internist near Jersey City, NJ.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Sharma to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ritu Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Jersey City Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Ritu Sharma accepting new patients in Jersey City, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Ritu Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ritu Sharma offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharma, or call (201) 268-5636 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Ritu Sharma?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (201) 268-5636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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