Kumar Sharma, M.D
NPI 1225052350 · Nephrology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kumar Sharma, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1225052350).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225052350
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R8101 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
153 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $127 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 55 | $17 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 17 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$127 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 91 | 23 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 71 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 29 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 19 | — |
| Allopurinol | 17 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 | — |
| Torsemide | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$330 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9500 Gilman Dr # Mc0711La Jolla, CA 92093-0711Phone: (858) 822-0870Fax: (858) 822-7483
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-26
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kumar Sharma's NPI number?
- Kumar Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225052350, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kumar Sharma's specialty?
- Kumar Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kumar Sharma located?
- Kumar Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 8300 Floyd Curl Dr Fl 4, San Antonio, TX 78229-3931.
- What is Kumar Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kumar Sharma is (210) 450-9800.
- Does Kumar Sharma accept Medicare?
- Kumar Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kumar Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Kumar Sharma's NPI (1225052350) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.