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Dr. John Scharf, MD

Anesthesiologist

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scharf, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. John Scharf, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Scharf graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond. Dr. Scharf is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scharf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scharf’s office at (916) 973-5000.

    Where did Dr. Scharf go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    What languages does Dr. Scharf speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Scharf typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Scharf 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. Scharf. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Scharf typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. John Scharf may include:

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Scharf accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scharf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 973-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Scharf's office located?

    Dr. John Scharf's Primary Practice

    2025 Morse Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95825

    (916) 973-5000

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    Dr. John Scharf's Practice 2

    1600 Eureka Rd

    Roseville, CA 95661

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    Dr. John Scharf's Practice 3

    7373 West Ln

    Stockton, CA 95210

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    What hospitals are Dr. Scharf affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Scharf has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kaiser Permanente - Sacramento Medical Center,Sacramento, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - Roseville Medical Center,Roseville, CA

    What is Dr. Scharf's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Scharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063449445.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scharf?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scharf

    What is Dr. John Scharf's specialty?

    Dr. Scharf is an Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. John Scharf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scharf 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. John Scharf accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Scharf is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Scharf offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office at (916) 973-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Scharf?

    Please contact Dr. Scharf's office at (916) 973-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Scharf's office located?

    Dr. Scharf's offices are located in Sacramento, CA, Roseville, CA, and Stockton, CA.