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Donald Sharp, M.D.

Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,658 in Specialist, 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Specialist avg: 1K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Donald Sharp, M.D. filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

15
Part D claims, 2023

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Donald Sharp, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

15 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about Donald Sharp, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/10/2006

NPI 1780652230

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Family Nurse Practitioner - 6.4%Family Nurse Practitioner6.4%Pharmacist - 5.9%Pharmacist5.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Behavior Technician - 4.2%Behavior Technician4.2%Registered Nurse - 3.9%Registered Nurse3.9%Specialist - 0.8%Specialist0.8%
Largest specialties in Tennessee (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Specialist. Verify directly:

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).

Donald Sharp, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 800 OAK RIDGE TPKE, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, with a listed phone of (865) 482-2129. NPI 1780652230 was issued on 03/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sharp 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 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $495 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

800 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Provider Details

NPI 1780652230
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/10/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

15
Total Claims
$495
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15
Total Day Supply
220
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$495

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07

Specialist Overview

How Donald Sharp, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

Donald Sharp, M.D.'s 15 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Specialist 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 Tennessee medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Specialist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donald Sharp, M.D.'s specialty?
Donald Sharp, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Donald Sharp, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Donald Sharp, M.D. wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $495 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Donald Sharp, M.D. located?
Donald Sharp, M.D. is located at 800 OAK RIDGE TPKE, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830. Phone: (865) 482-2129.
What is Donald Sharp, M.D.'s NPI number?
Donald Sharp, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780652230, issued on 03/10/2006.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Donald Sharp, M.D. accept Medicare?
Donald Sharp, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Donald Sharp, M.D.'s credentials?
Donald Sharp, M.D.'s NPI is 1780652230 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.