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SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.

Neurology Physician in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 136 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. filed 1,129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, prescribing 92% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing

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SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,129 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 2,000–2,200: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1649236704

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,129 14% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Neurology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2045 WESTGATE DR STE 203, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18017, with a listed phone of (610) 867-5260. NPI 1649236704 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECKHARD 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 1,129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 136 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $332K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2045 WESTGATE DR STE 203
BETHLEHEM, PA 18017

Provider Details

NPI 1649236704
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.. To verify SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 1,129 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.

1,129
Total Claims
$332K
Total Drug Cost
136
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,385
Total Day Supply
70,807
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$291K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 53, 75-84: 55, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHARON BECKHARD, 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
164
Paroxetine Hcl
95
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
62
Donepezil Hcl
61
Lamotrigine
57
Topiramate
43
Carbamazepine Er
Carbamazepine
37
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
36
Clonazepam
33
Levetiracetam
29

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s 1,129 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. wrote 1,129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $332K in drug costs for 136 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. located?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. is located at 2045 WESTGATE DR STE 203, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18017. Phone: (610) 867-5260.
What is SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649236704, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $291K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Paroxetine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,129 Part D claims and 136 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARON BECKHARD, M.D.'s NPI is 1649236704 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).

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