NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1528208436 D.O.
Verify on CMS → Monica Sharma, D.O.
Gastroenterology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 17,061 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
84
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 848
Generic prescribing
65%
generic claims · 35% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$194.8
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Monica Sharma, D.O. filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gastroenterology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin, prescribing 65% generic.
- 84
- Part D claims, 2024
- 65%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Monica Sharma, D.O.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1528208436), first enumerated 03/05/2009.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 84 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$194.8 in reported industry payments (11 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1528208436 · Gastroenterology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-TRACE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1528208436
- ENUM-MID 2009
- TAX-MID 17K Gastroenterology Physician
- RX-TRACE 84
- BOOK-THIN 271 in Wisconsin
- PHOTO-ENUM Justin Horwitz · 2009
Monica Sharma, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
84 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Monica Sharma, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 Monica Sharma, D.O.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
84 90% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528208436 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | D.O. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/05/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Monica Sharma, D.O. 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.
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Canton, OH
Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC
Terre Haute, IN
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 Monica Sharma, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$195
Largest payer
ViiV Healthcare Company
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 · Above average
Monica Sharma, D.O. - brand share 35.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
35% brand-name claims vs 65% generic, on 84 2024 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 2024.
84
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 108
- Total Day Supply
- 1,328
- Brand vs Generic
- 35% brand / 65% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $559
- Generic Drug Cost
- $1K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.88
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Monica Sharma, D.O. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Peg-3350 And Elect…
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
28 claims
- Gavilyte-G
Gavilyte-G
17 claims
- Gavilyte-C
Gavilyte-C
16 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 11
Pantoprazole Sodium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Peg-3350 And Electrolytes Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 28 |
| Gavilyte-G Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 17 |
| Gavilyte-C Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Monica Sharma, D.O. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
17,061
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
848
Avg Claims per Provider
Monica Sharma, D.O.'s 84 claims are below the specialty average of 848.
Nationwide Gastroenterology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sharma, both outside Wisconsin so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2009)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sharma.
One of 271 Gastroenterology Physician providers enrolled in Wisconsin, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Frank Aberger
MD
La Crosse, WI
Dr. Mohammad Abuassi
M.D.
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Aboud Affi
M.D.
Milwaukee, WI
Dr. Parul Agarwal
M.D.
Madison, WI
Dr. Dilpesh Agrawal
M.D, MRCP
Milwaukee, WI
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monica Sharma, D.O.'s specialty? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Credentials: D.O..
How much does Monica Sharma, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Monica Sharma, D.O. wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is Monica Sharma, D.O. located? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O. is located at 1836 SOUTH AVE, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 782-7300.
What is Monica Sharma, D.O.'s NPI number? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528208436, issued on 03/05/2009.
Does Monica Sharma, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O.'s prescribing is 35% brand-name and 65% generic drugs by claim count, with $559 in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 17,061 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 848 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Monica Sharma, D.O. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Monica Sharma, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Peg-3350 And Electrolytes, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-C. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Monica Sharma, D.O. accept Medicare? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Monica Sharma, D.O.'s credentials? ▼
Monica Sharma, D.O.'s NPI is 1528208436 with credentials D.O.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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