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SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. 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 · 280 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
16.3787/100
▼ 67 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$12.9K
81 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 16.3787/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,780 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

16.3787/100
MIPS score · -67 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

SHARAD VIRMANI, 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

16 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. 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)

SHARAD VIRMANI, 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 SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2009

NPI 1578795829

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,780 22% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

16.3787/100 66.7213% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
16.3787/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 16.3787/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%16.4%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 16.3787/100 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).

SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046, with a listed phone of (404) 645-7150. NPI 1578795829 was issued on 08/20/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VIRMANI 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 1,780 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 280 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $407K 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 16.3787/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 54.5958), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046

Provider Details

NPI 1578795829
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

16.3787
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
54.5958
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHARAD VIRMANI, 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.

GEORGIA NEPHROLOGY, LLC
DECATUR, GA

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 SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$12.9K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,780
Total Claims
$407K
Total Drug Cost
280
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,537
Total Day Supply
134,558
Generic Drug Cost
$58K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.50
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 112, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHARAD VIRMANI, 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
Allopurinol
210
Calcitriol
177
Losartan Potassium
135
Furosemide
117
Amlodipine Besylate
84
Lisinopril
83
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
72
Carvedilol
58
Hydralazine Hcl
47
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
47

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s 1,780 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. wrote 1,780 Medicare Part D claims totaling $407K in drug costs for 280 beneficiaries.
What is SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 16.3787/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 54.5958). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. located?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. is located at 595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100, LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, 30046. Phone: (404) 645-7150.
What is SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578795829, issued on 08/20/2009.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Calcitriol, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,780 Part D claims and 280 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARAD VIRMANI, M.D.'s NPI is 1578795829 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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