33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharf, Cardiologist in El Cajon, CA?
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 as a 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Sharf typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
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
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Sharf typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sharf 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
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 Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Keenan & Associates
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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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
What hospitals are Dr. Sharf affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sharf has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sharf's NPI number?A 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