Vinod Sharma, MD
NPI 1770966897 · Psychiatry Physician · Scranton, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinod Sharma, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Scranton, PA (NPI 1770966897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770966897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD469807 (PA)
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 tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 119 | 11 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 45 | 12 |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 40 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 36 | 24 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 34 | 13 |
| Alprazolam | 33 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72 across 4 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
- 2015-07-07
- Last updated
- 2022-06-23
- Certified
- 2022-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinod Sharma's NPI number?
- Vinod Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770966897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinod Sharma's specialty?
- Vinod Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinod Sharma located?
- Vinod Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 S Washington Ave Ste 1000, Scranton, PA 18505-3814.
- What is Vinod Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinod Sharma is (570) 941-0630.
- Does Vinod Sharma accept Medicare?
- Vinod Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinod Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinod Sharma's NPI (1770966897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.