Yakov Sherk, MD
NPI 1740449198 · Psychiatry Physician · Gahanna, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yakov Sherk, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gahanna, OH (NPI 1740449198).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740449198
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.127720 (OH)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
117 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 | 88 | $120 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 29 | $85 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$120 (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 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 248 | 35 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 231 | 25 |
| Alprazolam | 176 | 13 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 171 | 27 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 140 | 20 |
| Lorazepam | 132 | 15 |
| Lamotrigine | 122 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,775 across 88 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 (1)
- 474 N Yellow Springs StSpringfield, OH 45504-2463Phone: (937) 399-9500Fax: (937) 342-4242
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-10
- Certified
- 2022-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yakov Sherk's NPI number?
- Yakov Sherk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740449198, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yakov Sherk's specialty?
- Yakov Sherk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yakov Sherk located?
- Yakov Sherk's practice location on file with NPPES is 750 Cross Pointe Rd Ste D, Gahanna, OH 43230-6692.
- What is Yakov Sherk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yakov Sherk is (614) 768-2700.
- Does Yakov Sherk accept Medicare?
- Yakov Sherk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yakov Sherk's NPI active?
- Yes — Yakov Sherk's NPI (1740449198) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.