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Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2014)

Professional interests include: prenatal care, endometriosis, family planning, and more.

610 W 158th Street
New York, NY 10032

(212) 544-1860

Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD is a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.

Office Locations

Address:

610 W 158th Street
New York, NY 10032

Address:

610 West 158th Street
City of New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	64
Dementia	55
Cancer	0

doctor visit	23
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	64
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

doctor visit	21
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	46
Cancer	0

hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	12
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	65
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	9

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	0
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD graduated from University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine (2014)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), 1199SEIU, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MagnaCare, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare and RiverSpring.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sharon Chacko, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

1199SEIU

EmblemHealth

MultiPlan

MagnaCare

UnitedHealthcare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Medicare

RiverSpring

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Biography

Dr. Sharon Chacko's specialty is family medicine. She attended medical school at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine. Dr. Chacko is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.