Dr. Elias Sharba, MD
Dearborn, MI
29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sharba, Critical Care Internist in Dearborn, MI?
Where did Dr. Sharba go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital - Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital | Henry Ford Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Sharba board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elias Sharba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sharba speak?
Dr. Sharba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sharba typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sharba 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. Sharba. 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:
- 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Sharba typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Sharba 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. Sharba. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Does Dr. Sharba accept my insurance?
Dr. Sharba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 271-5565 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sharba accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Sharba in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Longevity Health Founders
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sharba's office located?
Dr. Elias Sharba's Primary Practice
18181 Oakwood Blvd Ste 208
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 271-5565
What hospitals are Dr. Sharba affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sharba has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sharba's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sharba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558331447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sharba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sharba