Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, MD
Optician · Orange City, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharma
Dr. Neeraj Sharma is an optician specialist in Orange City, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 63,788 Medicare services across 3,372 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $128,869 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 208 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in FL
$128,869 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 73772 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗63,788
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for optician
3,372
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,357 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
38,765 | $0 | $2 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
8,000 | $0 | $1 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,120 | $0 | $0 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 3,420 | $18 | $43 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
808 | $0 | $1 |
| 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. |
757 | $8 | $18 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 660 | $1 | $22 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
647 | $4 | $4 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
556 | $10 | $29 |
| 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. |
522 | $67 | $219 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
499 | $5 | $15 |
| Injection, sargramostim (gm-csf), 50 mcg | 310 | $46 | $95 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
247 | $14 | $42 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
245 | $15 | $43 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
242 | $13 | $39 |
| Iron level test | 242 | $6 | $18 |
| 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. |
241 | $9 | $24 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
215 | $21 | $60 |
| 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. |
205 | $98 | $321 |
| Magnesium sulfate injection, per 500 mg An injection of magnesium sulfate administered in 500 mg increments. |
176 | $1 | $2 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
171 | $10 | $76 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
158 | $4 | $15 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
156 | $97 | $415 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
140 | $49 | $117 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
122 | $17 | $60 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
118 | $28 | $92 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
94 | $19 | $49 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
76 | $12 | $41 |
| 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. |
64 | $94 | $307 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
63 | $1 | $5 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
61 | $1 | $2 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
59 | $7 | $18 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
52 | $89 | $979 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
52 | $6 | $16 |
| Irrigation of implanted venous access device This procedure involves flushing an implanted venous access device to clear blockages or maintain patency. It ensures the device remains functional for delivering medications or fluids. |
51 | $17 | $55 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 50 | $402 | $560 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
44 | $1,099 | $3,475 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
43 | $49 | $160 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 42 | $20 | $58 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
41 | $21 | $90 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
36 | $181 | $987 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
35 | $16 | $57 |
| 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. |
31 | $136 | $605 |
| Cystatin C level test A blood test that measures the level of cystatin C, a protein produced by cells in the body. This measurement is used to help assess kidney function. |
29 | $18 | $37 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
26 | $51 | $123 |
| 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. |
21 | $131 | $500 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
18 | $10 | $30 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
17 | $70 | $597 |
| CT scan of abdomen with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen using a contrast dye to create detailed images of internal organs and structures. |
15 | $131 | $1,072 |
| 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. |
14 | $63 | $213 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
12 | $8 | $23 |
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.
61.6% high complexity
30.1% medium
8.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$128,869
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $18,410/year across 7 years
Top 2% in FL for optician
40
Companies
208
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$88,748 (68.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$26,295 (20.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$13,826 (10.7%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$18,485
2023
$32,097
2022
$27,909
2021
$6,941
2020
$5,264
2019
$23,508
2018
$14,665
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$48,903
PFIZER INC.
$11,896
Tosoh Bioscience, Inc.
$10,812
Incyte Corporation
$8,086
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$6,739
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$4,238
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings
$3,941
Mylan Institutional Inc.
$3,747
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$3,746
GENZYME CORPORATION
$3,632
Exelixis Inc.
$3,453
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$3,086
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$2,954
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,624
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,969
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$1,600
Athenex Pharmaceutical Division, LLC
$1,250
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$1,224
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$1,183
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,167
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,100
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$380
ASD Specialty Healthcare, LLC
$298
Cardinal Health 108, LLC
$138
TESARO, Inc.
$125
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$85
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$73
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$71
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$56
ASD SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE, LLC
$48
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$45
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$33
Amgen Inc.
$27
Abbott Laboratories
$27
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.
$26
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
ABBVIE INC.
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$17
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$14
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADCETRIS · AIA-PACK Calibrator Set · Aliqopa · B12 · BRUKINSA · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CINVANTI · Cabometyx · Enhertu · FERAHEME · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · IMJUDO · JEVTANA · LIBTAYO · LUMAKRAS · LYNPARZA · Linzess · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MYLOTARG · NINLARO · OPDIVO · Ogivri · Oral Paclitaxel · PA · PGDX ELIO TISSUE COMPLETE · Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system · SARCLISA · SOMATULINE DEPOT · ST AIA-PACK · ST AIA-PACK Cystatin C Calibrator Set · TAGRISSO · TALVEY · TIBSOVO · TSH3G · Udenyca · VENCLEXTA · YONSA · Yescarta · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · Zevalin · clonoSEQ
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 (69%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for optician in FL.
Equivalent to $202 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
213
Per 100K population
37.5
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
ADVENTHEALTH FISH MEMORIAL
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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 iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 38,765 iron infusion (feraheme) 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 $128,869 from 40 companies across 208 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 opticians in Orange City?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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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