2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1679849475 MD
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AKHIL SHARMA, MD

Nephrology Physician in ANN ARBOR, Michigan. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
77.5068/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: AKHIL SHARMA, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 298 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.5068/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: AKHIL SHARMA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.5068 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,324 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

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).

AKHIL SHARMA, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/26/2012

NPI 1679849475

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,324 60% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

77.5068/100 5.593199999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Michigan

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AKHIL SHARMA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.5068/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.5%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 77.5068/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1679849475. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHARMA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

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. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 77.5068/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.6144, Cost 56.4081), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 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

1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

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.

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.

10,534
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.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 77.5068/100 (Quality: 68.6144, Cost: 56.4081). 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 10,534 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

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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