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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Oster, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boise, ID?
Dr. Sharon Oster, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boise, ID. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Oster graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine; Riverside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Oster is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Oster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Oster’s office at (208) 344-3261.
Where did Dr. Oster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine; Riverside Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Riverside Methodist Hospitals (OhioHealth) Program
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Oster board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Oster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Oster speak?
Dr. Oster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Oster treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Oster 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. Oster. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Oster perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sharon Oster may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Oster's office.
Does Dr. Oster accept my insurance?
Dr. Oster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 344-3261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Oster accept in Boise, ID?
Dr. Oster in Boise, ID 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 Cross of Idaho
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
PacificSource
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Oster's office located?
What is Dr. Oster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Oster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528076643.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Oster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Oster
What is Dr. Sharon Oster's specialty?
Dr. Oster is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boise, ID.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Oster to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sharon Oster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Oster is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Sharon Oster accepting new patients in Boise, ID?
Yes, Dr. Sharon Oster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sharon Oster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (208) 344-3261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sharon Oster?
Please contact Dr. Oster's office at (208) 344-3261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sharon Oster have?
Dr. Sharon Oster is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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