Dr. Karuna Sharma

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 40+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Karuna Sharma, MD, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Capitola, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1984, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Dominican Hospital, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, Hemet Valley Medical Center, Knox Community Hospital, San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Karuna Sharma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Dignity Health Medical Foundation. Dr. Karuna Sharma accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 684-7611 to request Dr. Karuna Sharma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1820 41st Ave
Capitola, CA 95010-2516

Phone 1: (831) 684-7611


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Karuna Sharma
Gender Female
PECOS ID 4981668209
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 40 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Karuna Sharma graduated from medical school in 1984.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1407806375
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 11, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Karuna Sharma

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Karuna Sharma has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 40 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
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    Emergency Medicine
    An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Dignity Health Medical Foundation


Practice Locations

1820 41st Ave
Capitola, CA 95010-2516
Phone: (831) 684-7611
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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