Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sanjay Sharma, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease · Glendale, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Sharma from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharma
Dr. Sanjay Sharma is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Glendale, CA, with 17 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 7,294 Medicare services across 4,673 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $41,757 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 775 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sharma is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 17 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in CA
$41,757 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,294
Medicare services
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
4,673
Unique beneficiaries
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~429 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
1,417 | $66 | $125 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,125 | $12 | $75 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,037 | $73 | $120 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
356 | $34 | $85 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
296 | $177 | $550 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
283 | $43 | $110 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
261 | $145 | $325 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
235 | $46 | $120 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
215 | $109 | $275 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
120 | $95 | $180 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
86 | $18 | $40 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
76 | $8 | $15 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
74 | $8 | $16 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 74 | $8 | $16 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
73 | $13 | $20 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
73 | $14 | $20 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
73 | $7 | $12 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
73 | $9 | $16 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
73 | $16 | $22 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
73 | $17 | $22 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
73 | $4 | $10 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
73 | $4 | $10 |
| High-sensitivity C-reactive protein test A blood test that measures high-sensitivity C-reactive protein to detect infection or inflammation. |
73 | $13 | $20 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
72 | $29 | $45 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
71 | $10 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
70 | $15 | $20 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
70 | $13 | $20 |
| Iron level test | 70 | $6 | $12 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
70 | $9 | $16 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
61 | $8 | $12 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
57 | $61 | $235 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
52 | $42 | $206 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
40 | $10 | $75 |
| Sex hormone binding globulin level test A blood test that measures the level of sex hormone binding globulin, a protein that binds to sex hormones in the bloodstream. |
34 | $21 | $85 |
| Free testosterone level test A blood test that measures the amount of free testosterone in your body. Free testosterone is the portion of the hormone not bound to proteins and available for use by tissues. |
34 | $25 | $100 |
| Total testosterone level test A blood test that measures the total amount of testosterone in your body. This hormone is important for various bodily functions in both men and women. |
34 | $25 | $100 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
31 | $110 | $180 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
29 | $156 | $550 |
| Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of Technetium Tc-99m tetrofosmin used for imaging studies. |
28 | $76 | $150 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
20 | $20 | $50 |
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein with imaging guidance This procedure uses imaging guidance to chemically destroy the first incompetent vein in the arm or leg. |
19 | $1,561 | $3,200 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
19 | $11 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
15 | $110 | $185 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
14 | $407 | $1,400 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
13 | $89 | $195 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
13 | $15 | $95 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
13 | $3 | $95 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 11 | $18 | $43 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
11 | $21 | $135 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
11 | $165 | $425 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
4.4% high complexity
3.0% medium
92.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,757
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,965/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
775
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$30,748 (73.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$10,932 (26.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$77 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$8,856
2023
$6,124
2022
$11,042
2021
$4,459
2020
$2,216
2019
$3,090
2018
$5,970
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$5,441
ABIOMED
$1,497
Boston Scientific Corporation
$368
Medtronic, Inc.
$354
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$244
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$207
Abbott Laboratories
$165
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$128
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$119
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$64
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$52
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$20
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 82.5% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$10,988
Abbott Laboratories
$9,470
ABIOMED
$7,070
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,454
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$1,238
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,207
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,105
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,022
CVRx, Inc.
$900
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$560
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$489
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$472
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$420
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$395
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$251
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$236
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$154
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$141
Menarini Silicon Biosystems, Inc.
$128
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$121
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$120
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$95
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$74
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$62
Amgen Inc.
$48
Novo Nordisk Inc
$45
Teleflex LLC
$45
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$39
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
PFIZER INC.
$22
EMD Serono, Inc.
$20
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$20
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$18
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$12
Venclose Inc.
$11
BIOTRONIK INC.
$11
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 65.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (74%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
592
Per 100K population
6.0
County median income
$87,760
Nearest hospital
GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sharma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 17 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Sharma experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 1,417 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $41,757 from 40 companies across 775 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Sharma's costs compare to other cardiologists in Glendale?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $58. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Sharma) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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