Overview
Michael Scharf is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Scharf is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Vertebroplasty.
Dr. Scharf is board certified in Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Scharf is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 17, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Scharf 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.
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael L. Scharf
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael L. Scharf?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael L. Scharf by calling their office at 215-955-5161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael L. Scharf a top-rated expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael L. Scharf is classified as an Distinguished expert for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael L. Scharf specialize in?
While Dr. Michael L. Scharf is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Emphysema, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Michael L. Scharf participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael L. Scharf has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). You can view a list of Dr. Michael L. Scharf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael L. Scharf accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael L. Scharf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-5161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Scharf isDistinguished. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Advanced
- EmphysemaDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Scharf isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CirrhosisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Lung NodulesDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)Dr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Shoulder ArthroscopyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Shoulder Arthroscopy.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
- VertebroplastyDr. Scharf isExperienced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.