2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1568403665 MD
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Shikha Sharma, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Tampa, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 203 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$128.9
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Shikha Sharma, MD filed 5,433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Tampa, Florida, prescribing 80% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing
$128.9
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Shikha Sharma, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,433 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

Shikha Sharma, MD 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 Shikha Sharma, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2006

NPI 1568403665

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,433 100% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

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

Behavior Technician — 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor — 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist — 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist — 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Internal Medicine Physician — 2.4%Internal Medicine Physician2.4%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

Shikha Sharma, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2810 W SAINT ISABEL ST STE 201, Tampa, FL, 33607, with a listed phone of (813) 890-8004. NPI 1568403665 was issued on 06/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sharma 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 5,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 203 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $421K in drug spend, split 20% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2810 W SAINT ISABEL ST STE 201
Tampa, FL 33607

Provider Details

NPI 1568403665
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/09/2006

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 Shikha Sharma, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$129

Largest payer

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Shikha Sharma, MD. To verify Shikha Sharma, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Shikha Sharma, MD — brand share 20.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 5,433 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.

5,433
Total Claims
$421K
Total Drug Cost
203
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,491
Total Day Supply
123,124
Brand vs Generic
20% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$291K
Generic Drug Cost
$130K
Opioid Claims
120 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
184

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.12
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 46, 75-84: 57, 85+: 87

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Shikha Sharma, MD 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
266
Gabapentin
235
Potassium Chloride
212
Levothyroxine Sodium
199
Eliquis
Apixaban
181
Furosemide
134
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
130
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
127
Amlodipine Besylate
112
Carvedilol
106

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Shikha Sharma, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Shikha Sharma, MD's 5,433 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shikha Sharma, MD's specialty?
Shikha Sharma, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Shikha Sharma, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Shikha Sharma, MD wrote 5,433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $421K in drug costs for 203 beneficiaries.
Where is Shikha Sharma, MD located?
Shikha Sharma, MD is located at 2810 W SAINT ISABEL ST STE 201, Tampa, FL, 33607. Phone: (813) 890-8004.
What is Shikha Sharma, MD's NPI number?
Shikha Sharma, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568403665, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does Shikha Sharma, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Shikha Sharma, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $291K in brand drug costs.
Does Shikha Sharma, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Shikha Sharma, MD had 120 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shikha Sharma, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Shikha Sharma, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shikha Sharma, MD accept Medicare?
Shikha Sharma, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,433 Part D claims and 203 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shikha Sharma, MD's credentials?
Shikha Sharma, MD's NPI is 1568403665 with credentials MD. 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.