Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Vinay Sharma, M.D.

Radiology - Diagnostic · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
21020 STATE ROAD 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428
5618838656
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1164425237 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharma

Dr. Vinay Sharma is a radiology - diagnostic in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 2,258 Medicare services across 523 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $3,705 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 121 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 41% volume in FL$ $3,705 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,258
Medicare services
Top 41% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
523
Unique beneficiaries
$201
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~113 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session582$285$1,448
CT guidance for radiation therapy580$96$714
Calculation of radiation therapy dose281$52$262
Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week176$70$318
Radiation treatment management, 5 treatment sessions160$156$687
Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device72$100$571
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)71$42$145
Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions64$800$5,907
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area47$215$1,098
Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy47$374$1,791
Complex radiation therapy planning44$128$618
High precision radiation therapy planning43$1,464$7,785
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)32$172$750
Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved18$361$1,968
Management of cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions16$527$2,586
Special radiation treatment13$113$754
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)12$104$385
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.
3.5% high complexity
65.6% medium
30.9% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,705
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $529/year across 7 years
Top 20% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
47
Companies
121
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
$3,705 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$311
2023
$406
2022
$904
2021
$777
2020
$170
2019
$433
2018
$705

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$476
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$334
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$272
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$265
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$260
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$250
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$170
PFIZER INC.
$166
Genentech USA, Inc.
$148
Amgen Inc.
$123
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$102
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$92
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$83
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$69
Seagen Inc.
$59
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$55
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$52
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$45
Abbott Laboratories
$44
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$35
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$34
Novocure Inc.
$34
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$33
Fortovia Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$26
EISAI INC.
$24
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$23
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$22
Lilly USA, LLC
$22
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$21
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$21
Eisai Inc.
$20
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$20
Celgene Corporation
$20
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$19
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$18
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$17
Augmenix, Inc.
$17
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$16
GE HEALTHCARE
$15
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Boston Scientific Corporation
$13
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.2% of total 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $164 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiology - Diagnostics within 10 mi
48
Per 100K population
3.2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Sharma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 20%), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sharma experienced with intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 582 intensity modulated treatment delivery, single or multiple fields/arcs,via narrow spatially and temporally modulated beams, binary, dynamic mlc, per treatment session 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 $3,705 from 47 companies across 121 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 radiology - diagnostics in Boca Raton?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $201. 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →