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Dr. Sanjay Sharma, MD

Medical Oncologist, Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Fullerton, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharma, Medical Oncologist in Fullerton, CA?

    Dr. Sanjay Sharma, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Sharma graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (714) 449-4800.

    Where did Dr. Sharma go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sharma typically treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Cancer Immunotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy
    • Oncology immunotherapy
    • Immune therapy for cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
    • Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sharma typically perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Sharma performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 449-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Fullerton, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Sanjay Sharma's Primary Practice

    100 E Valencia Mesa Dr Ste 105

    Fullerton, CA 92835

    (714) 449-4800

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    Dr. Sanjay Sharma's Practice 2

    1100 W Stewart Dr

    Orange, CA 92868

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    Dr. Sanjay Sharma's Practice 3

    4300 Rose Dr

    Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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    What is Dr. Sharma's NPI number?A 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 1174609358.

    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. Sanjay Sharma's specialty?

    Dr. Sharma is a Medical Oncologist near Fullerton, CA.

    What does a Medical Oncologist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.

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

    Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Uci Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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 Dr. Sanjay Sharma accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Sanjay Sharma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (714) 449-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sanjay Sharma?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (714) 449-4800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Sharma's offices are located in Fullerton, CA, Orange, CA, and Yorba Linda, CA.