Vinay K. Sharma
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
UM Upper Chesapeake Health At Bel Air
500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, 
Bel Air, MD 

Overview

Vinay Sharma, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care and is board-certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Western MD Specialty Services - Pulmonary Diseases/CCM. Dr. Sharma completed his medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College, residency at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and fellowship at MCP Hahnemann University/Drexel and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Asthma in Children, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, 2001, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, 2002, American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 237 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Intensive Care Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, 2001
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine, 2002
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Cooper Hospital-University Medical Ctr. - Critical Care Medicine, 2002
Pennsylvania Hospital - Pulmonary Medicine, 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center
Cjw Medical Center
UM Upper Chesapeake Health

Languages Spoken

English
Dutch
German
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Community Health
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
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Group Health Cooperative
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • PPO
Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Mountain Health
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Northern Plains Alliance
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PA Health and Wellness
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Premera
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

UM Upper Chesapeake Health at Bel Air
500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014
Other Locations
UPMC Western Maryland Critical Care
12500 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD 21502

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. Vinay K. Sharma

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinay K. Sharma?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinay K. Sharma by calling their office at 443-643-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vinay K. Sharma a top-rated expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinay K. Sharma is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), 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. Vinay K. Sharma specialize in?

While Dr. Vinay K. Sharma is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.

Does Dr. Vinay K. Sharma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vinay K. Sharma has published 235 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). You can view a list of Dr. Vinay K. Sharma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vinay K. Sharma accept my insurance?

Dr. Vinay K. Sharma accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-643-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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