Upama Sharma, MD
NPI 1679197263 · Internal Medicine Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Upama Sharma, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1679197263).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679197263
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 69846 (TN)
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
6 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
262 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 | 50 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $83 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 30 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 30 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 30 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 91 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 60 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 57 | 33 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 48 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 48 | 23 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$646 across 37 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)
- 378 Marketplace Blvd Ste 5Johnson City, TN 37604-2361Phone: (423) 282-0751
- 3601 4th St # Ms 9410Lubbock, TX 79430-0002Phone: (806) 743-6840
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-30
- Last updated
- 2024-08-08
- Certified
- 2024-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Upama Sharma's NPI number?
- Upama Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679197263, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Upama Sharma's specialty?
- Upama Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Upama Sharma located?
- Upama Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 111 W Stone Dr Ste 200, Kingsport, TN 37660-6028.
- What is Upama Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Upama Sharma is (423) 723-2030.
- Does Upama Sharma accept Medicare?
- Upama Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Upama Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Upama Sharma's NPI (1679197263) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.