Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sharad Dass, M.D.
Critical Care Medicine · San Jose, CA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring
— Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Dass 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. Dass
Dr. Sharad Dass is a critical care medicine specialist in San Jose, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Dass performed 5,855 Medicare services across 1,592 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Dass received a total of $17,613 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Dass 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$17,613 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,855
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for critical care medicine
1,592
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~308 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 test, self-administered An FDA-approved, authorized, or cleared test kit for nonprescription self-administered and self-collected use. This code represents the provision of one test count. |
1,192 | $12 | $30 |
| 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. |
622 | $36 | $100 |
| Remote physiological data monitoring, 30 days Collection and interpretation of physical parameters transmitted by the patient or caregiver over a 30-day period, requiring at least 30 minutes of professional time. |
586 | $48 | $165 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
517 | $95 | $285 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
444 | $45 | $125 |
| 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. |
419 | $115 | $350 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
413 | $107 | $322 |
| 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. |
355 | $53 | $170 |
| 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. |
239 | $71 | $224 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
159 | $139 | $423 |
| 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. |
147 | $154 | $628 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
128 | $167 | $460 |
| Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep. |
83 | $89 | $450 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
77 | $143 | $490 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
66 | $53 | $150 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
66 | $57 | $175 |
| Lung volume measurement test A test that measures the largest amount of air you can breathe in and out. It evaluates the total capacity of your lungs. |
63 | $14 | $41 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
59 | $37 | $125 |
| 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. |
48 | $81 | $250 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
33 | $33 | $104 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
33 | $24 | $70 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 30 | $200 | $611 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
30 | $102 | $334 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
17 | $28 | $120 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
15 | $167 | $517 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
14 | $188 | $857 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$17,613
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,516/year across 7 years
Top 8% in CA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
87
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.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$12,316 (69.9%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$5,297 (30.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$618
2023
$13,179
2022
$690
2021
$626
2020
$174
2019
$1,654
2018
$672
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$189
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$159
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Novo Nordisk Inc
$119
Insmed, Inc.
$28
Top 3 companies account for 76.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$12,258
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.
$924
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$848
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$643
Novo Nordisk Inc
$477
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$351
Merit Medical Systems Inc
$288
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$259
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$187
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$175
Medtronic, Inc.
$174
Allergan Inc.
$137
AbbVie Inc.
$125
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$125
PFIZER INC.
$125
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$124
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$119
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$77
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$45
Resmed Corp
$42
Insmed, Inc.
$28
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Relypsa, Inc.
$21
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 79.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AERO Stent and Delivery System · ANDEXXA · AREXVY · AVYCAZ · Arikayce · Astral · DA VINCI SP · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · GIAPREZA · ILLUMISITE · INVOKANA · ION · Inpefa · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LONHALA MAGNAIR · OFEV · QULIPTA · RYBELSUS · Spin · TAGRISSO · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Tresiba · UTIBRON · Vascepa · Veltassa · Wakix · XARELTO · ZERBAXA
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 →
The majority of payments (70%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in critical care medicine and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for critical care medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
62
Per 100K population
3.3
County median income
$159,674
Nearest hospital
SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL 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. Dass is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of CA peers, with 19 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. Dass experienced with covid-19 test, self-administered?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Dass performed 1,192 covid-19 test, self-administered 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. Dass receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Dass received a total of $17,613 from 26 companies across 87 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. Dass's costs compare to other critical care medicines in San Jose?
Dr. Dass's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Dass) 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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