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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1003992736 MD
Verify on CMS → Ashish Sharma, MD
Gastroenterology Physician in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 16,567 in Gastroenterology 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
320
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
88/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$381.77
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ashish Sharma, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 320 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 88/100
- MIPS score · +5 vs avg
- 320
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Ashish 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
88 Top 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ashish Sharma, MD sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ashish Sharma, MD writes more Part D claims than 22% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 61% — placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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 gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ashish 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)
Ashish Sharma, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — 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 Ashish Sharma, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
320 62% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
88/100 4.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)
Medicare quality performance — MIPS
Ashish Sharma, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 88/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 88/100 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).
Ashish Sharma, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 201, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804, with a listed phone of (260) 432-2297. NPI 1003992736 was issued on 10/27/2006. 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 320 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $41K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 88% 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 88/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 74), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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 | 1003992736 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/27/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.9565
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
74.048
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ashish 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.
According to CMS billing records, Ashish Sharma, MD is affiliated with 4 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Deaconess Illinois Specialty Clinic, Inc.
Marion, IL
Gastrointestinal Group
Rochester, NY
Highland Hospital OF Rochester
Rochester, NY
University OF Rochester
Rochester, NY
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 Ashish Sharma, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$382
Largest payer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
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 · Typical
Ashish Sharma, MD — brand share 13.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 320 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.
320
Total Claims
$41K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 412
- Total Day Supply
- 6,932
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $34K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 59, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ashish Sharma, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
70 claims
- Sucralfate 14
Sucralfate
14 claims
- Creon 11
Creon
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 70 |
| Sucralfate | 14 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 11 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Ashish Sharma, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Ashish Sharma, MD's 320 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sharma.
Dr. Khaled Abdeljawad
M.D
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Amarnath Agrawal
M.D.
Chesterton, IN
Dr. Furqan Ahmed
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Kashif Ahmed
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Moiz Ahmed
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Gastroenterology 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 Indiana medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashish Sharma, MD's specialty? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ashish Sharma, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ashish Sharma, MD wrote 320 Medicare Part D claims totaling $41K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
What is Ashish Sharma, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88/100 (Quality: 74). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ashish Sharma, MD located? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD is located at 7900 W JEFFERSON BLVD STE 201, Fort Wayne, IN, 46804. Phone: (260) 432-2297.
What is Ashish Sharma, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003992736, issued on 10/27/2006.
Does Ashish Sharma, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $34K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ashish Sharma, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ashish Sharma, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Sucralfate, Creon. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ashish Sharma, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 320 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ashish Sharma, MD's credentials? ▼
Ashish Sharma, MD's NPI is 1003992736 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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