Kanishk D. Sharma

Overview

Dr. Kanishk Sharma, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and recently finished his fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine. He joins our outpatient team at Phelps Hospital as a Geriatrician. He completed Eastern Virginia Medical School's unique Internal Medicine-Geriatrics combined program and fulfilled the role of third-year Chief Resident.Dr. Sharma values the principles of healthy aging, longevity, and holistic medicine. Due to his interest in improving standards of care for older adults, he completed a two-year Improvement Science Fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School that focused on the Institute of Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) Model for Improvement. Dr. Sharma has led QI initiatives such as: increasing serious illness conversations in patients with a high risk of one-year mortality and interventions to reduce rehospitalization of heart failure patients admitted to Skilled Nursing Facilities. He has presented at multiple regional, state, and national conferences and won the Best Presidential Poster Award at the American Geriatric Society Conference in 2022.

His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, and Dementia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Jawahalal Nehru Medical College

Residency

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Specialties

Geriatrics

Licenses

Geriatric Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Phelps Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
  • PPO
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Geriatrics at Phelps, 755 North Broadway
755 North Broadway, Suite 417, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sharma has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Delirium
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma by calling their office at 914-366-3677. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

What conditions does Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma specialize in?

While Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, and Dementia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

Does Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alzheimer's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma accept my insurance?

Dr. Kanishk D. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-366-3677 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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