Ashish Sharma, MD
NPI 1801100144 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashish Sharma, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1801100144).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801100144
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD449038 (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
15 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
652 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 50 Minutes99233 | 248 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 91 | $124 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 76 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 123 | 40 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 100 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 73 | 21 |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 50 | 16 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 46 | 15 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$43 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
- 2010-07-28
- Last updated
- 2021-08-01
- Certified
- 2021-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashish Sharma's NPI number?
- Ashish Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801100144, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashish Sharma's specialty?
- Ashish Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashish Sharma located?
- Ashish Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756.
- What is Ashish Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashish Sharma is (412) 359-3319.
- Does Ashish Sharma accept Medicare?
- Ashish Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashish Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashish Sharma's NPI (1801100144) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.