36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharma, Nephrologist in Alameda, CA?
Dr. Alka Sharma, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Alameda, CA. She has been practicing for over 36 years. Dr. Sharma graduated from UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW and completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Nephrology Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (510) 748-0931.
Where did Dr. Sharma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Nephrology Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine Alameda Co Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | University Ca Sf School Of Med | University Ca Sf School Of Med
Medical School: Memorial Medical College, Lucknow University | UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW
What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?
Dr. Sharma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sharma typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sharma typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 748-0931 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Alameda, CA?
Dr. Sharma in Alameda, 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
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?
Dr. Alka Sharma's Primary Practice
2070 Clinton Ave Fl 4
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-0931
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 1275737561.
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. Alka Sharma's specialty?
Dr. Sharma is a Nephrologist near Alameda, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Alka Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alka Sharma accepting new patients in Alameda, CA?
Yes, Dr. Alka Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alka Sharma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (510) 748-0931 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alka Sharma?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (510) 748-0931 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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