CS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scharman, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Carlton Scharman is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Scharman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scharman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scharman’s office at (510) 797-1111.
What languages does Dr. Scharman speak?
Dr. Scharman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Scharman typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Scharman 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. Scharman. 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Light Chain Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- AL Amyloidosis
- Primary Amyloidosis
- Immunoglobulin Light Chain Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8581: Light chain (AL) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ)
- MDS
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome
- Preleukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D461: Refractory anemia with ring sideroblasts
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Scharman typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Scharman 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. Scharman. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Scharman accept my insurance?
Dr. Scharman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 797-1111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scharman accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Scharman in San Francisco, 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
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Scharman's office located?
Dr. Carlton Scharman's Primary Practice
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143
(510) 797-1111
What is Dr. Scharman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scharman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346662806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scharman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scharman
What is Dr. Carlton Scharman's specialty?
Dr. Scharman is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Carlton Scharman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scharman is affiliated with Washington Hospital Healthcare System, Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Carlton Scharman accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlton Scharman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlton Scharman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scharman's office at (510) 797-1111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlton Scharman?
Please contact Dr. Scharman's office at (510) 797-1111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Hematology / Oncology Specialist Near San Francisco, CA
XZ
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Xiaolin Zhu, MD, PHD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations.
Berkeley, CA
LD
Hematology / Oncology Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Lindsey Draper, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location.
San Francisco, CA
Medical Oncologist
Accepting patientsDr. Natalie Marshall, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Berkeley, CA