Ankush Sharma, MD
NPI 1649433616 · Internal Medicine Physician · Walnut, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ankush Sharma, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Walnut, CA (NPI 1649433616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649433616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MT193946 (PA)
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
17 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
2,327 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,059 | $81 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 239 | $38 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 239 | $179 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 222 | $131 |
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 149 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 99 | 28 |
| Famotidine | 46 | 21 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 37 | 37 |
| Sucralfate | 31 | 15 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 31 | 11 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 26 | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 25 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,858 across 87 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
- 2008-07-09
- Last updated
- 2008-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ankush Sharma's NPI number?
- Ankush Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649433616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ankush Sharma's specialty?
- Ankush Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ankush Sharma located?
- Ankush Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 20927 Gartel Dr, Walnut, CA 91789-2098.
- What is Ankush Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ankush Sharma is (213) 709-3930.
- Does Ankush Sharma accept Medicare?
- Ankush Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ankush Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Ankush Sharma's NPI (1649433616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.