Nitin Sharma, MD
NPI 1518587294 · Urology Physician · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitin Sharma, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1518587294).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518587294
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 303792 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
557 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 | 158 | $92 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 111 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 108 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $126 |
| Complete Laser Fragmentation of Prostate Including Control of Bleeding Using an Endoscope52649 | 22 | $776 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 329 | 149 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 118 | 96 |
| Finasteride | 67 | 32 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 53 | 41 |
| Cephalexin | 51 | 38 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 42 | 24 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-22
- Last updated
- 2023-07-07
- Certified
- 2021-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitin Sharma's NPI number?
- Nitin Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518587294, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitin Sharma's specialty?
- Nitin Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitin Sharma located?
- Nitin Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642-1084.
- What is Nitin Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitin Sharma is (585) 275-1230.
- Does Nitin Sharma accept Medicare?
- Nitin Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitin Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitin Sharma's NPI (1518587294) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.