Albert Sharf, MD
NPI 1649349820 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · National City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Sharf, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in National City, CA (NPI 1649349820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649349820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G72122 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
15,956 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,898 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 2,181 | $128 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 1,315 | $56 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,274 | $16 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 1,060 | $96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 853 | 235 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 831 | 246 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 786 | 237 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 612 | 183 |
| Carvedilol | 531 | 134 |
| Nitroglycerin | 497 | 169 |
| Losartan Potassium | 479 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,657 across 125 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
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2007-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Sharf's NPI number?
- Albert Sharf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649349820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Sharf's specialty?
- Albert Sharf is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Sharf located?
- Albert Sharf's practice location on file with NPPES is 655 Euclid Ave, National City, CA 91950.
- What is Albert Sharf's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Sharf is (619) 470-7700.
- Does Albert Sharf accept Medicare?
- Albert Sharf is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Sharf's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Sharf's NPI (1649349820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-11-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.