Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Sarika Sharma, M.D.
Optician · Hackensack, NJ
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-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. Sarika Sharma is an optician specialist in Hackensack, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharma performed 11,301 Medicare services across 3,449 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharma received a total of $10,570 from 44 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 757 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 5% volume in NJ
$10,570 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗11,301
Medicare services
Top 5% in NJ for optician
3,449
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~565 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. |
4,230 | $64 | $160 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
1,246 | $61 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
999 | $40 | $100 |
| 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. |
845 | $100 | $250 |
| 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. |
618 | $42 | $120 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
542 | $7 | $30 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
464 | $11 | $85 |
| Adenosine injection, 1 mg Administration of a 1 mg dose of adenosine medication. This code is specifically for adenosine and excludes adenosine phosphate compounds. |
334 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
279 | $32 | $70 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
205 | $133 | $1,025 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
193 | $130 | $600 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
189 | $211 | $600 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
188 | $135 | $600 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
112 | $51 | $475 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
98 | $384 | $2,075 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
98 | $69 | $600 |
| 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. |
84 | $71 | $170 |
| 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. |
84 | $106 | $300 |
| 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. |
70 | $33 | $125 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
66 | $135 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
64 | $71 | $170 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
64 | $74 | $130 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
64 | $102 | $500 |
| 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. |
31 | $140 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
29 | $172 | $300 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
25 | $33 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
24 | $46 | $100 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 16 | $177 | $300 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
16 | $17 | $50 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
13 | $13 | $125 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
11 | $19 | $40 |
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.
1.8% high complexity
11.6% medium
86.6% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,570
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,510/year across 7 years
Top 9% in NJ for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
44
Companies
757
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
$10,511 (99.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$59 (0.6%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$845
2023
$630
2022
$1,034
2021
$1,674
2020
$1,832
2019
$2,012
2018
$2,544
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$250
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$131
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$57
PFIZER INC.
$45
Amgen Inc.
$44
Boston Scientific Corporation
$41
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$15
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$1,919
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,238
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$1,053
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$999
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$637
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$528
Abbott Laboratories
$469
PFIZER INC.
$446
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$327
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
$232
Boston Scientific Corporation
$213
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$206
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$205
IDx Technologies Inc.
$201
Bausch Health US, LLC
$184
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$169
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$130
Allergan Inc.
$123
Lilly USA, LLC
$110
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$102
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$101
Althera Pharmaceuticals LLC
$74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$69
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$56
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$45
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$39
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$38
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$30
Radius Health, Inc.
$29
Noden Pharma USA Inc
$27
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$26
Eisai Inc.
$24
Medtronic, Inc.
$21
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
AbbVie Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$14
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Medicure Pharma Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 39.8% of all-time 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 (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for optician in NJ.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
14,920
Per 100K population
1562.8
County median income
$123,715
Nearest hospital
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY 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. Sharma is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in NJ), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 9% of NJ peers, with 20 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. Sharma experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharma performed 4,230 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. Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharma received a total of $10,570 from 44 companies across 757 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 Hackensack?
Dr. Sharma's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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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