Medicare Enrolled
Shruti Sharma
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · 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 Sharma
Shruti Sharma is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in San Antonio, TX, with 10 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Sharma performed 61,683 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Sharma received a total of $3,199 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 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 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.
✓ 10 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 0% volume in TX
$3,199 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗61,683
Medicare services
Top 0% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
10,200 | $0 | $5 |
| Anti-nausea injection (fosaprepitant) An injection of fosaprepitant, a medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting. |
9,150 | $0 | $5 |
| Darbepoetin injection (Aranesp) for anemia An injection of darbepoetin alfa used for non-end-stage renal disease purposes. |
8,895 | $2 | $20 |
| Paclitaxel chemotherapy injection | 8,262 | $0 | $8 |
| Iron sucrose injection (Venofer) An injection of iron sucrose used to replenish iron levels in the body. |
5,200 | $0 | $2 |
| Azacitidine chemotherapy injection An injection of the medication azacitidine, measured at 1 mg per unit. |
5,000 | $0 | $13 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
3,630 | $33 | $234 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
1,033 | $18 | $180 |
| 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. |
1,002 | $0 | $3 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
948 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg | 840 | $0 | $24 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 700 | $1 | $114 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
543 | $8 | $20 |
| 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. |
513 | $7 | $36 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
456 | $10 | $64 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
309 | $9 | $56 |
| 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. |
309 | $21 | $157 |
| 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. |
283 | $93 | $368 |
| 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. |
242 | $62 | $250 |
| Pegfilgrastim injection, 0.5 mg An injection of pegfilgrastim, a medication that stimulates the production of white blood cells. This specific code applies to the brand-name drug and excludes biosimilar versions. |
228 | $71 | $1,348 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
222 | $13 | $60 |
| Iron level test | 222 | $6 | $27 |
| 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. |
222 | $8 | $35 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
215 | $97 | $707 |
| 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. |
211 | $6 | $31 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
197 | $15 | $100 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
192 | $2 | $300 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
176 | $11 | $108 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
149 | $1 | $7 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
146 | $14 | $76 |
| Immunoglobulin light chain measurement A blood test that measures the levels of immunoglobulin light chains, which are proteins produced by plasma cells. |
146 | $17 | $60 |
| Automated red blood cell count with calculations A blood test that automatically counts red blood cells and performs additional calculations to assess blood health. |
146 | $5 | $26 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
145 | $14 | $73 |
| 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. |
121 | $46 | $313 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
118 | $5 | $33 |
| 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. |
112 | $59 | $247 |
| 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. |
93 | $10 | $96 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
85 | $3 | $36 |
| 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. |
78 | $4 | $30 |
| Non-hormonal chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy medication via injection into the skin or muscle tissue. |
70 | $55 | $211 |
| 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. |
66 | $49 | $344 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
66 | $5 | $431 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
65 | $20 | $161 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
59 | $1 | $8 |
| 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. |
54 | $131 | $496 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
44 | $14 | $94 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
43 | $53 | $298 |
| 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. |
43 | $114 | $565 |
| Haptoglobin level test A blood test that measures the amount of haptoglobin, a protein in the serum. It helps evaluate red blood cell breakdown. |
33 | $12 | $66 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
30 | $3 | $28 |
| Coagulation assessment blood test A blood test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. The sample can be plasma or whole blood. |
30 | $6 | $52 |
| Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative | 29 | $10 | $129 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
28 | $34 | $143 |
| Beta-2 microglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of beta-2 microglobulin, a protein produced by cells in the body. |
27 | $14 | $96 |
| Manual white blood cell count A laboratory test that involves examining a sample under a microscope to manually count the number of white blood cells present. |
26 | $4 | $22 |
| 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. |
26 | $17 | $114 |
| Complete blood count (CBC), automated An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. |
25 | $6 | $34 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
23 | $16 | $80 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
21 | $2 | $19 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
20 | $69 | $264 |
| 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. |
20 | $100 | $470 |
| On-body injector for subcutaneous injection A device is applied to the skin to automatically deliver a medication injection under the skin. |
19 | $14 | $96 |
| 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. |
18 | $91 | $357 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $72 | $372 |
| 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. |
16 | $10 | $75 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 14 | $156 | $709 |
| Serum protein measurement A blood test that measures the total amount of protein in the serum. It helps evaluate overall health and nutritional status. |
12 | $11 | $99 |
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.
24.0% high complexity
66.6% medium
9.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$3,199
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $640/year across 5 years
Top 11% in TX 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.
33
Companies
57
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
$900
2023
$941
2022
$836
2021
$377
2020
$145
Payments by company (2024)
Tempus AI, Inc
$194
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$125
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Amgen Inc.
$125
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$88
GENZYME CORPORATION
$86
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$18
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
Top 3 companies account for 49.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$354
Amgen Inc.
$295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$265
Tempus AI, Inc
$194
Seagen Inc.
$185
Incyte Corporation
$138
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$135
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$125
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$125
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$125
Novocure Inc.
$124
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
TELA Bio, Inc.
$100
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$100
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$100
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$88
GENZYME CORPORATION
$86
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$84
ABBVIE INC.
$77
Lilly USA, LLC
$73
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$57
Abbott Laboratories
$45
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
PFIZER INC.
$23
EUSA Pharma (US) LLC
$22
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$21
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$17
EISAI INC.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$15
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$14
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$14
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$13
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 28.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AYVAKIT · BRUKINSA · CALQUENCE · ENHERTU · ERLEADA · Epkinly · IBRANCE · IMFINZI · Imbruvica · JAKAFI · KEYTRUDA · LUMAKRAS · Lenvima · MYRISK · Nubeqa · OPDIVO · OPDUALAG · OPTUNE LUA (NOVOTTF-200T) · OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PROCLAIM · RETEVMO · Rezlidhia · SARCLISA · SOMATULINE DEPOT · Sylvant · TAGRISSO · TIVDAK · TUKYSA · VENCLEXTA · Vectibix · XPOVIO · ZEPZELCA · ZOLADEX
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
Student in an organized health care education/training programs in nearby ZIP areas
2,334
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAN ANTONIO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL
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
Sharma is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 0% in TX).
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sharma experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Sharma performed 10,200 iron infusion (feraheme) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Sharma receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Sharma received a total of $3,199 from 33 companies across 57 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 Sharma's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in San Antonio?
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 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 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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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.
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