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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharma, Pulmonologist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Sunita Sharma, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English and Hindi, 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 (720) 777-1234.
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 Pulmonologist like Dr. Sharma typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Severe Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Severe Asthma
- Acute Severe Asthma Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4551: Severe persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Sharma typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Sharma may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sharma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharma accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Sharma in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sharma's office located?
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 1497732838.
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. Sunita Sharma's specialty?
Dr. Sharma is a Pulmonologist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Sunita Sharma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Banner Wyoming 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sunita Sharma accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Sunita Sharma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunita Sharma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunita Sharma?
Please contact Dr. Sharma's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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