Balesh Sharma, MD
NPI 1578505483 · Medical Oncology Physician · Brownsville, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Balesh Sharma, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Brownsville, TX (NPI 1578505483).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578505483
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J9338 (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
20 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
5,999 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 958 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 811 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 758 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 707 | $10 |
| 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 | 570 | $16 |
| Iron Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 236 | 63 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 144 | 46 |
| Dexamethasone | 117 | 43 |
| Hydroxyurea | 117 | 30 |
| Exemestane | 87 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 75 | 22 |
| Acyclovir | 74 | 19 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 72 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,552 across 61 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2023-02-02
- Certified
- 2023-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Balesh Sharma's NPI number?
- Balesh Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578505483, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Balesh Sharma's specialty?
- Balesh Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Balesh Sharma located?
- Balesh Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521-1561.
- What is Balesh Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Balesh Sharma is (956) 548-0810.
- Does Balesh Sharma accept Medicare?
- Balesh Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Balesh Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Balesh Sharma's NPI (1578505483) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.