NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1023529252
Verify on CMS → Payal Sharma
Physician Assistant in Washington, District of Columbia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 156,084 in Physician Assistant, 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
162
Medicare Part D claims · 87 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 832
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96/100
▲ 12 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Payal Sharma reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 162 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 96/100
- MIPS score · +12 vs avg
- 162
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- ≥78th
- pct among measured MIPS (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 Payal Sharma
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1023529252), first enumerated 10/16/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 162 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Not in federal data
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Compare Sharma with other Physician Assistant providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
All 584 Physician Assistant providers in Washington, DC →
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- Lindsey Abraham, PA-C Washington, DC
- Joshua Adams, PA-C Washington, DC
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1023529252 · Physician Assistant
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1023529252
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MEGA 156K Physician Assistant
- MIPS-ELITE 96/100
- RX-LIGHT 162
- BOOK-LIGHT 590 in District of Columbia
- PHOTO-FINISH Brooke Banos · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Sharma · this pr…
Sharma · this provider
96 MIPS pts
- Anton Boyadjiev,…
Anton Boyadjiev, PA-C
96 MIPS pts
- Brooke Banos · n…
Brooke Banos
96 MIPS pts
- Julia Betsill · …
Julia Betsill
96 MIPS pts
- Jonathan Borlo ·…
Jonathan Borlo
96 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Payal Sharma's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
96 ≥ 78th percentile 78% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Payal Sharma sits
This provider among physician assistant peers
Across the 26,497 physician assistant providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Payal Sharma writes more Part D claims than 39% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 83% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one physician assistant peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Payal Sharma. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Payal Sharma?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Physician Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
162 81% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
96/100 12.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in District of Columbia
How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among District of Columbia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Payal Sharma's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 96/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1023529252 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physician Assistant |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/16/2017 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
95.9921
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
85.4835
Quality
74.8785
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Payal Sharma - brand share 7.0%
Physician Assistant average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 162 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.
162
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
87
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 175
- Total Day Supply
- 2,784
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $5K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 23, 65-74: 32, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Physician Assistant Overview
How Payal Sharma fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.
156,084
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
832
Avg Claims per Provider
Payal Sharma's 162 claims are below the specialty average of 832.
Nationwide Physician Assistant peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Sharma, both outside District of Columbia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (96 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in District of Columbia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in District of Columbia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sharma.
One of 590 Physician Assistant providers enrolled in District of Columbia, 11 are shown on this page.
Alexis Adler
PA-C
Washington, DC
Henry Agyapong
PA-C
Washington, DC
Bashir Ahmad
P.A.
Washington, DC
Naeema Ahmed
PA-C
Washington, DC
Cheikhna Aidara
PA-C
Washington, DC
Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payal Sharma's specialty? ▼
Payal Sharma specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in Washington, District of Columbia.
How much does Payal Sharma prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Payal Sharma wrote 162 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 87 beneficiaries.
What is Payal Sharma's Medicare quality score? ▼
Payal Sharma has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96/100 (Quality: 85.5, Cost: 74.9). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Payal Sharma located? ▼
Payal Sharma is located at 110 IRVING ST NW, Washington, DC, 20010. Phone: (202) 877-7000.
What is Payal Sharma's NPI number? ▼
Payal Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023529252, issued on 10/16/2017.
Does Payal Sharma prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Payal Sharma's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 156,084 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 832 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Payal Sharma prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Payal Sharma's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Payal Sharma accept Medicare? ▼
Payal Sharma appears in CMS Medicare data with 162 Part D claims and 87 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Payal Sharma's credentials? ▼
Payal Sharma's NPI is 1023529252. 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.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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