2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1851352470 MD
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BAL SHARMA, MD

Psychiatry Physician in WELLINGTON, Kansas. 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 · 143 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$393.02
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BAL SHARMA, MD filed 1,626 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in WELLINGTON, Kansas, prescribing 97% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
$393.02
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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BAL SHARMA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,626 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BAL SHARMA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BAL SHARMA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2006

NPI 1851352470

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,626 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Kansas

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BAL SHARMA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1323 N A ST, WELLINGTON, KS, 67152, with a listed phone of (620) 440-0598. NPI 1851352470 was issued on 03/31/2006. 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 1,626 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $166K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

1323 N A ST
WELLINGTON, KS 67152

Provider Details

NPI 1851352470
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2006

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 BAL SHARMA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$393

Largest payer

SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS 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 · Generic-heavy

BAL SHARMA, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,626 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.

1,626
Total Claims
$166K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,626
Total Day Supply
40,357
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$131K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.13
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 18, 65-74: 31, 75-84: 54, 85+: 40

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BAL SHARMA, MD 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
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
251
Quetiapine Fumarate
199
Sertraline Hcl
157
Duloxetine Hcl
135
Trazodone Hcl
131
Fluoxetine Hcl
107
Mirtazapine
105
Divalproex Sodium
93
Risperidone
90
Prazosin Hcl
34

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How BAL SHARMA, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

BAL SHARMA, MD's 1,626 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Kansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BAL SHARMA, MD's specialty?
BAL SHARMA, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in WELLINGTON, Kansas. Credentials: MD.
How much does BAL SHARMA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BAL SHARMA, MD wrote 1,626 Medicare Part D claims totaling $166K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is BAL SHARMA, MD located?
BAL SHARMA, MD is located at 1323 N A ST, WELLINGTON, KS, 67152. Phone: (620) 440-0598.
What is BAL SHARMA, MD's NPI number?
BAL SHARMA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851352470, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does BAL SHARMA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BAL SHARMA, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BAL SHARMA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BAL SHARMA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Citalopram Hbr, Quetiapine Fumarate, Sertraline Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BAL SHARMA, MD accept Medicare?
BAL SHARMA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,626 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BAL SHARMA, MD's credentials?
BAL SHARMA, MD's NPI is 1851352470 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.
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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