2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1255795571 M.D.
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BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in THE WOODLANDS, Texas. 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 · 396 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
95.75/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$27.19
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.75/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

95.75/100
MIPS score · +13 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
98%
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.

BHARAT 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

96 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

BHARAT 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 BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/12/2016

NPI 1255795571

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,477 49% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

MIPS final score

95.75/100 12.650000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Texas

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 95.75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.8%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — 95.75/100 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).

BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1441 WOODSTEAD CT., THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77380, with a listed phone of (281) 367-0400. NPI 1255795571 was issued on 04/12/2016. 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 2,477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 396 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $91K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.5%. 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 95.75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

1441 WOODSTEAD CT.
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Provider Details

NPI 1255795571
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/12/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BHARAT 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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
NEW ORLEANS, LA

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 BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$27

Largest payer

Heron Therapeutics, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.. To verify BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 2,477 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.

2,477
Total Claims
$91K
Total Drug Cost
396
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,835
Total Day Supply
80,707
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$44K
Generic Drug Cost
$47K
Opioid Claims
905 (36.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 201, 75-84: 134, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BHARAT 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
Gabapentin
419
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
394
Pregabalin
263
Tramadol Hcl
187
Celecoxib
159
Tizanidine Hcl
123
Methocarbamol
117
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
82
Baclofen
75
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
71

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s 2,477 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s specialty?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in THE WOODLANDS, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. wrote 2,477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $91K in drug costs for 396 beneficiaries.
What is BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. located?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. is located at 1441 WOODSTEAD CT., THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77380. Phone: (281) 367-0400.
What is BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s NPI number?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255795571, issued on 04/12/2016.
Does BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
Does BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. had 905 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.5%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. accept Medicare?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,477 Part D claims and 396 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s credentials?
BHARAT SHARMA, M.D.'s NPI is 1255795571 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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