Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharma, Medical Oncologist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Sharma graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College and completed his residency at Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Hematology/Oncology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sharma’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sharma’s office at (956) 548-0810.
Where did Dr. Sharma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Hematology/Oncology; St Vincent'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India | Maulana Azad Medical College | University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Is Dr. Sharma board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sharma speak?
Dr. Sharma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sharma typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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:
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
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:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Sharma typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
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. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 548-0810 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Sharma in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?
Dr. Balesh Sharma's Primary Practice
2150 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956) 548-0810
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 1578505483.
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. Balesh Sharma's specialty?
Dr. Sharma is a Medical Oncologist near Brownsville, TX.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Balesh Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx 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 Balesh Sharma accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Balesh Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Balesh Sharma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (956) 548-0810 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Balesh Sharma?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (956) 548-0810 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Balesh Sharma have?
Dr. Balesh Sharma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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