Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Dinesh Sharma, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Naples, FL
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Mixed engagement
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. 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. Dinesh Sharma is a student in an organized health care education/training program in Naples, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 17,707 Medicare services across 8,237 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $85,832 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 336 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sharma is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $85,832 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗17,707
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
8,237
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~984 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 2,864 | $29 | $97 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days | 2,527 | $17 | $75 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days | 1,746 | $22 | $77 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days | 1,561 | $20 | $55 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead | 1,365 | $11 | $77 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 1,339 | $21 | $61 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 786 | $28 | $143 |
| EKG interpretation and report | 755 | $7 | $60 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) | 632 | $100 | $208 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 354 | $57 | $137 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) | 337 | $139 | $281 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity | 294 | $65 | $146 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 278 | $164 | $410 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) | 277 | $71 | $139 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | 214 | $828 | $2,000 |
| Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 166 | $269 | $702 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) | 159 | $128 | $328 |
| Destruction of tissue of upper heart chamber through tube to treat abnormal heart rhythm | 156 | $271 | $800 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity | 152 | $98 | $210 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity | 133 | $108 | $280 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | 120 | $84 | $212 |
| Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 120 | $85 | $648 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel with review by radiologist | 105 | $59 | $298 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) | 83 | $8 | $17 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system | 82 | $38 | $88 |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | 78 | $667 | $1,700 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity | 78 | $142 | $410 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | 76 | $78 | $183 |
| Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system | 76 | $35 | $70 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) | 70 | $85 | $211 |
| Programming of single lead pacemaker system | 69 | $52 | $117 |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 64 | $11 | $104 |
| Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system | 57 | $65 | $160 |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | 50 | $437 | $1,897 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of upper chamber of heart causing supraventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate) | 46 | $724 | $1,884 |
| Insertion of heart rhythm monitor under skin | 44 | $69 | $210 |
| Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion | 43 | $70 | $361 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min | 43 | $95 | $210 |
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | 37 | $408 | $1,123 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 34 | $68 | $207 |
| Insertion of tube in left heart chamber through heart septum | 30 | $183 | $487 |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality of lower chamber of heart causing ventricular tachycardia (rapid heart rate) or ventricular ectopy (irregular heartbeat) | 29 | $873 | $1,851 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | 27 | $795 | $2,474 |
| Programming of single lead implantable defibrillator system | 25 | $62 | $150 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) | 24 | $4 | $15 |
| Evaluation of heart function using tilt table | 20 | $72 | $206 |
| Insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance | 19 | $378 | $1,132 |
| Removal of heart rhythm monitor from under the skin | 18 | $42 | $296 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 17 | $67 | $143 |
| Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 15 | $19 | $40 |
| Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image | 13 | $38 | $74 |
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.
36.1% high complexity
1.3% medium
62.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$85,832
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $12,262/year across 7 years
Top 0% in FL for student in an organized health care education/training program
26
Companies
336
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
$40,379 (47.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$30,134 (35.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$15,318 (17.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024$26,262
2023$16,337
2022$35,082
2021$6,592
2020$227
2019$517
2018$815
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Biosense Webster, Inc.
$31,700
Medtronic, Inc.
$23,772
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$9,750
Boston Scientific Corporation
$8,796
Abbott Laboratories
$4,986
AltaThera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$2,122
Haemonetics Corporation
$1,717
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$638
ABIOMED
$555
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$327
CVRx, Inc.
$302
Impulse Dynamics (USA) Inc.
$180
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$179
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$114
ATRICURE, INC.
$104
CardioFocus, Inc.
$95
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$94
BIOTRONIK INC.
$90
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$69
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$45
PFIZER INC.
$42
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$41
Inari Medical, Inc.
$38
Philips North America LLC
$32
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Baxter Healthcare
$17
Top 3 companies account for 76.0% 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 (47%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for student in an organized health care education/training program in FL.
Equivalent to $485 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Programs within 10 mi
165
Per 100K population
42.6
County median income
$86,173
Nearest hospital
NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Sharma is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and high industry engagement (mixed engagement, top 0%), with 18 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 interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 2,864 interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 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 $85,832 from 26 companies across 336 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 student in an organized health care education/training programs in Naples?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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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