Kapil Sharma, M.D.
NPI 1871601054 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kapil Sharma, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1871601054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871601054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A96442 (CA)
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
164 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 48 | $240 |
| Interpretation and Report of Ultrasound of Heart93314 | 25 | $92 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 20 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $182 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 16 | $753 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 15 | $1,454 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,053 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
- 2006-08-28
- Last updated
- 2016-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kapil Sharma's NPI number?
- Kapil Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871601054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kapil Sharma's specialty?
- Kapil Sharma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kapil Sharma located?
- Kapil Sharma's practice location on file with NPPES is 3941 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.
- What is Kapil Sharma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kapil Sharma is (916) 733-6850.
- Does Kapil Sharma accept Medicare?
- Kapil Sharma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kapil Sharma's NPI active?
- Yes — Kapil Sharma's NPI (1871601054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.