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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1679849475 MD
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Nephrology Physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.5/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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What the federal data shows
Akhil Sharma, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,324 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 77.5/100
- MIPS score · -6 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Akhil Sharma, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
78 24th percentile higher than 24% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Akhil Sharma, MD sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Akhil Sharma, MD writes more Part D claims than 80% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Akhil Sharma, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Akhil Sharma, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Akhil Sharma, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,324 60% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
77.5/100 5.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Akhil Sharma, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 77.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 77.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Akhil Sharma, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109, with a listed phone of (734) 936-4000. NPI 1679849475 was issued on 03/26/2012.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,324 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $236K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6, Cost 56.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679849475 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/26/2012 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
77.5068
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.6144
Quality
56.4081
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Akhil Sharma, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Regents OF The University OF Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Akhil Sharma, MD. To verify Akhil Sharma, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
2,324
Total Claims
$236K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,556
- Total Day Supply
- 134,512
- Generic Drug Cost
- $128K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 550
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 62.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 4.43
- Gender Split
- 44% female / 56% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 131, 65-74: 126, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Akhil Sharma, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Sulfamethoxazole-T…
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
525 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
234 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 163
Amlodipine Besylate
163 claims
- Tacrolimus 136
Tacrolimus
136 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 117
Pantoprazole Sodium
117 claims
- Carvedilol 91
Carvedilol
91 claims
- Mycophenolate Mofe… 88
Mycophenolate Mofetil
88 claims
- Lisinopril 66
Lisinopril
66 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 525 |
| Prednisone | 234 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 163 |
| Tacrolimus | 136 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 117 |
| Carvedilol | 91 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 88 |
| Lisinopril | 66 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 51 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 50 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Akhil Sharma, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,569
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Akhil Sharma, MD's 2,324 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sharma.
Mohamed Abdali
Detroit, MI
Dr. Mohamed Abdalla
M.D.
Flint, MI
Dr. Ameer Abdulrazzak
MD
Roseville, MI
Dr. Hassan Abou-Rass
M.D.
Detroit, MI
Dr. George Adam
M.D.
Battle Creek, MI
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akhil Sharma, MD's specialty? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does Akhil Sharma, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Akhil Sharma, MD wrote 2,324 Medicare Part D claims totaling $236K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
What is Akhil Sharma, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5/100 (Quality: 68.6, Cost: 56.4). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Akhil Sharma, MD located? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD is located at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109. Phone: (734) 936-4000.
What is Akhil Sharma, MD's NPI number? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679849475, issued on 03/26/2012.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,569 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Akhil Sharma, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Akhil Sharma, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Prednisone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Akhil Sharma, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,324 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Akhil Sharma, MD's credentials? ▼
Akhil Sharma, MD's NPI is 1679849475 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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