Physician Profile
Rashid Sharaf, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sharaf
Rashid Sharaf, M.D is a healthcare provider in San Antonio, TX specializing in nephrology. Medicare claims data shows Rashid provided 2,869 services to 1,425 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (210) 614-1515
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4458 MEDICAL DR STE 205
San Antonio, TX 78229
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,869 services · 1,425 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
245 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
178 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
132 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
131 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
48 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
47 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft | Procedure | 36832 |
35 | Too few peers to compare |
| Creation of opening between artery and vein in arm with single access to both blood vessels | Procedure | 36836 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection | Procedure | 37607 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of abdominal tube using imaging guidance with review by radiologist | Procedure | 49418 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other kidney specialists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Rashid Sharaf specialize in?
Rashid Sharaf is a kidney specialist in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Rashid Sharaf located?
Rashid Sharaf is listed at 4458 Medical Dr Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78229. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Rashid Sharaf's phone number?
The number on file is (210) 614-1515. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rashid Sharaf?
Rashid Sharaf's National Provider Identifier is 1265471155. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Rashid Sharaf train?
Rashid Sharaf attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rashid Sharaf have?
Rashid Sharaf has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Rashid Sharaf do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Rashid Sharaf performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist and insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rashid Sharaf's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rashid Sharaf. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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