Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rashid Sharaf, M.D
Nephrology · San Antonio, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Sharaf
Dr. Rashid Sharaf is a nephrology specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Sharaf performed 1,875 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Sharaf received a total of $322,113 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 429 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Sharaf 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 of NPI registration
▲ Top 27% volume in TX
$322,113 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗1,875
Medicare services
Top 27% in TX for nephrology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$99
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
302 | $9 | $31 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with balloon dilation A procedure to insert a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit and dilate the dialysis segment using a balloon, with radiological review. |
281 | $170 | $572 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
158 | $8 | $27 |
| Needle or tube insertion into hemodialysis circuit with radiologist review A procedure involving the insertion of a needle or tube into a hemodialysis circuit, accompanied by a review of the procedure by a radiologist. |
153 | $108 | $402 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
136 | $63 | $200 |
| Arterial catheter insertion, first order branch Placement of a catheter into a primary branch of an artery in the chest or arm. |
133 | $94 | $508 |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis access with radiologist review A minimally invasive procedure to widen a narrowed section of a dialysis access vessel using a balloon catheter. The procedure includes review by a radiologist to ensure proper placement and effectiveness. |
117 | $110 | $349 |
| 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. |
95 | $87 | $200 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for central vein access device Use of live X-ray imaging to guide the placement or removal of a central vein access device. |
83 | $14 | $46 |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves the removal of a catheter that has been surgically placed under the skin and threaded into a large vein. |
63 | $88 | $330 |
| Arterial puncture or catheterization, arm or leg Insertion of a needle or tube into an artery in the arm or leg. This procedure is used to access the arterial system for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. |
42 | $51 | $212 |
| Hemodialysis circuit clot removal and vessel dilation This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit and using a balloon to widen the dialysis access segment, with imaging review by a radiologist. |
32 | $323 | $1,057 |
| Revision of hemodialysis graft A procedure to repair or restore the function of a surgically created blood vessel connection used for hemodialysis. |
30 | $550 | $1,786 |
| 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. |
28 | $59 | $140 |
| Arteriovenous fistula creation in arm Surgical procedure to create a direct connection between an artery and a vein in the arm to allow blood flow between the two vessels. |
27 | $257 | $849 |
| 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. |
26 | $35 | $138 |
| Tying or banding of surgically created artery-vein connection This procedure involves closing off a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein by tying or banding it. |
25 | $256 | $890 |
| Abdominal tube insertion with imaging guidance A radiologist uses imaging technology to guide the placement of a tube into the abdomen and reviews the procedure. |
25 | $137 | $484 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous catheter for infusion, age 5+ A surgical procedure to place a long-term catheter into a large vein for delivering medications or fluids. The catheter is tunneled under the skin to reduce infection risk and provide stable access for patients aged 5 and older. |
20 | $182 | $625 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
20 | $12 | $38 |
| 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. |
20 | $133 | $390 |
| Hemodialysis circuit intervention with stent placement A radiologist inserts a needle or tube into the hemodialysis circuit and places a stent in the dialysis segment while reviewing the procedure. |
17 | $236 | $750 |
| Abdominal cavity tube removal This procedure involves the removal of a tube located in the abdominal cavity. |
16 | $161 | $530 |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube This procedure involves replacing an existing tunneled central venous catheter with a new one. The new tube is inserted through the same tunnel under the skin to maintain vascular access. |
13 | $122 | $441 |
| Hemodialysis clot removal, balloon dilation, and stent placement This procedure involves removing or dissolving a blood clot within the hemodialysis circuit, dilating the dialysis segment with a balloon, and placing a stent, all under radiological review. |
13 | $383 | $1,218 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
12.7% high complexity
35.1% medium
52.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$322,113
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $46,016/year across 7 years
Top 1% in TX for nephrology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
22
Companies
429
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$91,987
2023
$78,633
2022
$55,381
2021
$66,094
2020
$29,543
2019
$258
2018
$217
Payments by company (2024)
Lilly USA, LLC
$34,812
Medtronic, Inc.
$34,193
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22,606
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$15
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 99.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Medtronic, Inc.
$234,145
Lilly USA, LLC
$34,812
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22,606
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$12,022
Avenu Medical Inc.
$10,263
Covidien LP
$7,283
VentureMed Group, Inc.
$178
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$166
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$112
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$89
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$81
CeloNova BioSciences, Inc.
$81
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$50
Mozarc Medical US LLC
$47
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$45
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$33
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Boston Scientific Corporation
$19
NxStage Medical, Inc.
$19
Mallinckrodt LLC
$16
BIOTRONIK INC.
$14
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 90.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6582) Visions 035 · (9260) QC · ABRE · ACTHAR · AFINITOR · Argyle · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · CHAMELEON · COVERA · Chameleon · ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM · Ellipsys · Ellipsys System · EverCross · FLEX Vessel Prep System · FLUENCY · Fabhalta · IN.PACT AV · JARDIANCE · JYNARQUE · Passeo-18 · Rayaldee · TRADJENTA · Uloric · WavelinQ
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
Geographic Context
Nephrologists in nearby ZIP areas
101
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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. Sharaf is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 27% in TX), 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. Sharaf experienced with sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Sharaf performed 302 sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Sharaf receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Sharaf received a total of $322,113 from 22 companies across 429 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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. Sharaf's costs compare to other nephrologists in San Antonio?
Dr. Sharaf's average Medicare payment per service is $99. 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. Sharaf) 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page
This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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