Pankaj Sharma, MD
NPI 1629366885 · Vascular Neurology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pankaj Sharma, MD is a Vascular Neurology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1629366885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629366885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 321074 (LA)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
54 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 | 37 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $62 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$91 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 40 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 13 |
| Memantine Hcl | 28 | — |
| Topiramate | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 14 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 12 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 (2)
- Department of Neurology, Lsuhsc Shreveport1501 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71115Phone: (410) 225-8000
- 65 James StEdison, NJ 08820-3947Phone: (732) 321-7010Fax: (732) 654-1584
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2025-01-15
- Certified
- 2025-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pankaj Sharma's NPI number?
- Pankaj Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629366885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pankaj Sharma's specialty?
- Pankaj Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pankaj Sharma located?
- Pankaj Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Pankaj Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pankaj Sharma is (318) 626-0000.
- Does Pankaj Sharma accept Medicare?
- Pankaj Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pankaj Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Pankaj Sharma's NPI (1629366885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.