Dr. Sharon Kaminker, MD
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaminker, Internist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Sharon Kaminker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Kaminker completed her residency at UCLA. Dr. Kaminker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaminker’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaminker’s office at (310) 829-9935.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaminker?
Dr. Sharon Kaminker, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kaminker empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica/CA community, Dr. Kaminker is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kaminker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCLA
What languages does Dr. Kaminker speak?
Dr. Kaminker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kaminker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kaminker 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. Kaminker. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Long-term sinus problems
- Persistent sinus inflammation
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Adolescent Development Checkup
- Teen Development
- Teen development exam
- Puberty checkup
- Adolescent growth assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z003: Encounter for examination for adolescent development state
Which procedures does Dr. Kaminker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sharon Kaminker 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kaminker's office.
Does Dr. Kaminker accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaminker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 829-9935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaminker accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Kaminker in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kaminker's office located?
Dr. Sharon Kaminker's Primary Practice
2825 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 104
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-9935
What is Dr. Kaminker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaminker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477564938.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaminker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaminker
What is Dr. Sharon Kaminker's specialty?
Dr. Kaminker is a Internist near Santa Monica, CA.
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. Kaminker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sharon Kaminker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaminker is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Torrance Memorial 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 Sharon Kaminker accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Kaminker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharon Kaminker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaminker's office at (310) 829-9935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharon Kaminker?
Please contact Dr. Kaminker's office at (310) 829-9935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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