Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Sharon, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lansing, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3955 PATIENT CARE DR STE A, Lansing, MI 48911
5173747600
In practice since 2016 (10 years)
NPI: 1649625708 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Sharon 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. Sharon

Dr. Richard Sharon is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Lansing, MI, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharon performed 1,046 Medicare services across 643 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharon received a total of $2,812 from 23 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 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. Sharon 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.

✓ 10 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in MI $2,812 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,046
Medicare services
Top 11% in MI for student in an organized health care education/training program
643
Unique beneficiaries
$75
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~105 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.
602 $62 $98
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.
103 $136 $241
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.
99 $90 $196
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less.
86 $63 $136
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.
80 $102 $171
Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service.
45 $39 $55
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.
31 $93 $138
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 ↗
$2,812
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $402/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MI for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
23
Companies
94
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
$2,812 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$542
2023
$137
2022
$197
2021
$451
2020
$130
2019
$734
2018
$621

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$98
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$97
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$88
Penumbra, Inc.
$27
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$19
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 54.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$606
Allergan Inc.
$417
PFIZER INC.
$343
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$261
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$206
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$109
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$98
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
Amgen Inc.
$97
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$88
Allergan, Inc.
$87
Penumbra, Inc.
$80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$66
AbbVie Inc.
$52
ABBVIE INC.
$39
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$24
Boston Scientific Corporation
$18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
CHIESI USA, INC.
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 48.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AVYCAZ · Adempas · BRILINTA · CAMZYOS · CHANTIX · CLEVIPREX 50MG/100ML · Corlanor · DALVANCE · DIFICID · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FASENRA · Indigo System · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LOKELMA · NUZYRA · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · REBYOTA · REZDIFFRA · TEFLARO · Veklury · Wegovy · 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 →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for student in an organized health care education/training program in MI.

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Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
392
Per 100K population
139.0
County median income
$64,354
Nearest hospital
MCLAREN GREATER LANSING
3.0 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. Sharon is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MI peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Sharon experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharon performed 602 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. Sharon receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharon received a total of $2,812 from 23 companies across 94 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. Sharon's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Lansing?
Dr. Sharon's average Medicare payment per service is $75. 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. Sharon) 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. 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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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 →