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Dr. Julia Sharma, MD

Neurosurgeon

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharma, Neurosurgeon in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Julia Sharma, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, Chinese, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (559) 353-5770.

    What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Sharma typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Malformation
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
    • Spinal Cord Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spina Bifida with Hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Spina Bifida
    • Lower Back Spina Bifida and Water on Brain
    • Lumbar Myelomeningocele

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q052: Lumbar spina bifida with hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegia
    • CP with spastic diplegia
    • Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 353-5770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Julia Sharma's Primary Practice

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 3900

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (559) 353-5770

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    Dr. Julia Sharma's Practice 2

    4860 Y St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sharma affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sharma has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Shriners Childrens Northern California,Sacramento, CA
    Banner Lassen Medical Center,Susanville, CA
    Renown South Meadows Medical Center,Reno, NV
    Kaiser Permanente - Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CA

    What is Dr. Sharma's NPI number?A 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 1528579810.

    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. Julia Sharma's specialty?

    Dr. Sharma is a Neurosurgeon near Sacramento, CA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Julia Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Uc Davis Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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 Neurosurgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurosurgeon. 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 Dr. Julia Sharma accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Julia Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Julia Sharma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (559) 353-5770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Julia Sharma?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (559) 353-5770 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Sharma's office is located in Sacramento, CA.