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Dr. Tarun Sharma, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sharma, Ophthalmologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Tarun Sharma, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (212) 305-9535.

    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 an Ophthalmologist, 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:

    • Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
    • General medical observation
    • Routine checkup
    • Unspecified health assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Left Eye Cataract Surgery Status
    • Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Left Eye Cataract Removal
    • Post-Cataract Surgery Left Eye
    • Left Eye Lens Replacement
    • Right Eye Cataract Removal
    • Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
    • Right Eye Lens Replacement
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9842: Cataract extraction status, left eye
    • Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
    • H25813: Combined forms of age-related cataract, bilateral
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Preglaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Ocular Hypertension
    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Early Glaucoma
    • Borderline Glaucoma
    • Risk of Glaucoma
    • High eye pressure
    • Optic nerve damage
    • Ocular hypertension
    • High Eye Pressure
    • Elevated Intraocular Pressure
    • Eye pressure problem
    • POAG
    • Chronic Simple Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H40003: Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
    • H409: Unspecified glaucoma
    • H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
    • H401130: Primary open-angle glaucoma, bilateral, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Dry Eyes
    • Tears
    • Dry eye syndrome
    • Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
    • Ocular dryness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
    • H04129: Dry eye syndrome of unspecified lacrimal gland

    Also known as:

    • Intraocular Lens Implant
    • Cataract
    • Refractive Errors
    • IOL Implant
    • Artificial Eye Lens
    • Cataract Lens Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z961: Presence of intraocular lens

    Also known as:

    • Iridocyclitis
    • Eye Disease
    • Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body
    • Anterior uveitis
    • Iritis and cyclitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H209: Unspecified iridocyclitis

    Also known as:

    • Bleeding in the eye's gel
    • Aging of the eye's gel
    • Eye Disease
    • Vitreous Detachment
    • Eye bleeding
    • Blood in the vitreous
    • Ocular hemorrhage
    • Vitreous syneresis
    • Eye gel breakdown
    • Vitreous aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H4312: Vitreous hemorrhage, left eye
    • H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema
    • Macular Swelling from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetic Macular Edema

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11311: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified diabetic retinopathy with macular edema

    Also known as:

    • Serous Retinal Detachment
    • Retinal Detachment
    • Fluid Retinal Detachment
    • Exudative Retinal Detachment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3321: Serous retinal detachment, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    What procedures does Dr. Sharma perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharma 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. 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:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-9535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in New York, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • VNSNY Choice

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    Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?

    Dr. Tarun Sharma's Primary Practice

    635 W 165th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-9535

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    Dr. Tarun Sharma's Practice 2

    506 Malcolm X Blvd

    New York, NY 10037

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    Dr. Tarun Sharma's Practice 3

    506 Lenox Ave

    New York, NY 10037

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    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 1902423536.

    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. Tarun Sharma's specialty?

    Dr. Sharma is a Ophthalmologist near New York, NY. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Sharma to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Tarun Sharma accepting new patients in New York, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Tarun Sharma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (212) 305-9535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tarun Sharma?

    Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (212) 305-9535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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