2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1699729574 M.D.
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ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 235 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
37%
generic claims · 63% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.5331/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.2K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.5331/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83.5331/100
MIPS score · +0 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
37%
generic prescribing
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.

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

84 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. 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 ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/22/2006

NPI 1699729574

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,282 20% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

83.5331/100 0.43310000000001025% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Minnesota

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.5331/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 83.5331/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83.5%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 83.5331/100 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).

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 225 SMITH AVE N STE 501, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102, with a listed phone of (651) 726-6200. NPI 1699729574 was issued on 05/22/2006. 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 1,282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 235 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 63% brand-name and 37% generic by claim count. 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 83.5331/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.7967, Cost 63.3136), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

225 SMITH AVE N STE 501
SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

Provider Details

NPI 1699729574
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/22/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.5331
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.7967
Quality
63.3136
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. 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.

ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM
HASTINGS, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.2K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Travel and Lodging

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. — brand share 63.0%
Specialty average (est.)

63% brand-name claims vs 37% generic, on 1,282 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,282
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
235
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,000
Total Day Supply
55,116
Brand vs Generic
63% brand / 37% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Antibiotic Claims
105

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 77, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
223
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
148
Prednisone
140
Anoro Ellipta
Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr
134
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
52
Fluticasone Propionate
36
Incruse Ellipta
Umeclidinium Bromide
36
Azithromycin
34
Montelukast Sodium
34
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
32

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s 1,282 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Minnesota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHARMA.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s specialty?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in SAINT PAUL, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. wrote 1,282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 235 beneficiaries.
What is ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.5331/100 (Quality: 81.7967, Cost: 63.3136). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. located?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. is located at 225 SMITH AVE N STE 501, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55102. Phone: (651) 726-6200.
What is ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699729574, issued on 05/22/2006.
Does ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s prescribing is 63% brand-name and 37% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,282 Part D claims and 235 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s credentials?
ANUJA SHARMA, M.D.'s NPI is 1699729574 with credentials M.D.. 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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