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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharma, Critical Care Internist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Divakar Sharma, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (570) 426-2700.
What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?
Dr. Sharma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sharma treat?
As a Critical Care 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Sharma perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Divakar Sharma may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (570) 426-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Sharma in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?
Dr. Divakar Sharma's Primary Practice
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 205
Allentown, PA 18103
(570) 426-2700
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 1689978777.
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. Divakar Sharma's specialty?
Dr. Sharma is a Critical Care Internist near Allentown, PA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Sharma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Divakar Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Schuylkill S. Jackson Street 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Divakar Sharma accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Divakar Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Divakar Sharma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (570) 426-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Divakar Sharma?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (570) 426-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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