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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharf, Vascular Neurologist in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Valerie Sharf, MD is a Vascular Neurologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sharf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharf’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharf’s office at (602) 406-6262.
What languages does Dr. Sharf speak?
Dr. Sharf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sharf treat?
As a Vascular Neurologist, 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Sharf perform as a Vascular Neurologist?
As a Vascular Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Valerie Sharf may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (602) 406-6262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharf accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Sharf in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sharf's office located?
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 1184129249.
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. Valerie Sharf's specialty?
Dr. Sharf is a Vascular Neurologist near Glendale, AZ. Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty focused on the evaluation, prevention, treatment, and recovery from vascular diseases affecting the nervous system. It encompasses the diagnosis, treatment and management of vascular events originating from arterial or venous sources, which can lead to various conditions impacting the brain or spinal cord, including ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia, and spinal cord hemorrhage. Contact Dr. Sharf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Valerie Sharf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharf is affiliated with Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Abrazo Central Campus 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 Valerie Sharf accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Valerie Sharf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Valerie Sharf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharf's office at (602) 406-6262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Valerie Sharf?
Please contact Dr. Sharf's office at (602) 406-6262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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