Shashi Sharma, M.D.
NPI 1861582926 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shashi Sharma, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1861582926).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861582926
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20843 (AL)
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
19 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
1,743 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 | 733 | $115 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 616 | $15 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 89 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 85 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 57 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 467 | 85 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 187 | 55 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 86 | 12 |
| Omeprazole | 66 | 28 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 46 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$671 across 28 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
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2010-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shashi Sharma's NPI number?
- Shashi Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861582926, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shashi Sharma's specialty?
- Shashi Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shashi Sharma located?
- Shashi Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 N 20th St, Opelika, AL 36801-5449.
- What is Shashi Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shashi Sharma is (334) 749-3385.
- Does Shashi Sharma accept Medicare?
- Shashi Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shashi Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Shashi Sharma's NPI (1861582926) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.