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Dr. Albert Sharf, MD

El Cajon, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharf, Cardiologist in El Cajon, CA?

    Dr. Albert Sharf, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharf graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharf is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharf’s office at (619) 470-7700.

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

    • Residency: Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cooper Hosp/Univ Med Center | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Sharf board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Albert Sharf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sharf speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sharf treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sharf 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. Sharf. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Other Types of Angina
    • Angina
    • Other Angina Pectoris
    • Atypical Angina
    • Variant Angina
    • Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
    • I208: Other forms of angina pectoris

    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
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Prolapse
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    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:

    • Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
    • Other PVD
    • Other Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Other PAD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases

    Also known as:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg

    Which procedures does Dr. Sharf perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Albert Sharf may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sharf accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 470-7700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharf accept in El Cajon, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Heritage Health

    • Imperial Health Plan (CA)

    • Keenan and Associates

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Sharf's office located?

    Dr. Albert Sharf's Primary Practice

    1240 Broadway Ste 210

    El Cajon, CA 92021

    (619) 470-7700

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    Dr. Albert Sharf's Practice 2

    655 Euclid Ave Ste 205

    National City, CA 91950

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    Dr. Albert Sharf's Practice 3

    1845 E 12th St

    National City, CA 91950

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    What is Dr. Sharf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649349820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharf?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sharf

    What is Dr. Albert Sharf's specialty?

    Dr. Sharf is a Cardiologist near El Cajon, CA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Sharf to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Albert Sharf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sharf is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Albert Sharf accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Albert Sharf is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Albert Sharf offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sharf's office at (619) 470-7700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Albert Sharf?

    Please contact Dr. Sharf's office at (619) 470-7700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Sharf have?

    Dr. Albert Sharf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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