Sharika Kumar, M.D.
NPI 1114450772 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharika Kumar, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1114450772).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114450772
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T2420 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
117 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 50 | $171 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 35 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 17 | $169 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 | $217 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$217 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 67 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 52 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 38 | 13 |
| Methadone Hcl | 29 | — |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 26 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 23 | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-10
- Last updated
- 2021-09-05
- Certified
- 2021-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharika Kumar's NPI number?
- Sharika Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114450772, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharika Kumar's specialty?
- Sharika Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sharika Kumar located?
- Sharika Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-4402.
- What is Sharika Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharika Kumar is (214) 633-5555.
- Does Sharika Kumar accept Medicare?
- Sharika Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharika Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharika Kumar's NPI (1114450772) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.