Muhammad Waqar Sharif, MD
NPI 1881266617 · Internal Medicine Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Waqar Sharif, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1881266617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881266617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- V1890 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
267 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 35 Minutes99232 | 172 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 54 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 41 | $113 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$113 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 19 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 17 |
| Carvedilol | 17 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 14 | 14 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 2 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
- 2021-07-12
- Last updated
- 2024-09-20
- Certified
- 2024-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Waqar Sharif's NPI number?
- Muhammad Waqar Sharif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881266617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Waqar Sharif's specialty?
- Muhammad Waqar Sharif is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Waqar Sharif located?
- Muhammad Waqar Sharif's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 W 5th St Ste 1229, Odessa, TX 79763-4206.
- What is Muhammad Waqar Sharif's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Waqar Sharif is (432) 703-5375.
- Does Muhammad Waqar Sharif accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Waqar Sharif is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Waqar Sharif's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Waqar Sharif's NPI (1881266617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.