2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1033138029 MD
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TARUN SHARMA, MD

Gastroenterology Physician in MINE HILL, New Jersey. 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
766
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.6327/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.0K
92 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TARUN SHARMA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.6327/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 766 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

67.6327/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
766
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
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.

TARUN SHARMA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

68 7th percentile higher than 7% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

TARUN SHARMA, MD 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 TARUN SHARMA, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1033138029

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

766 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

MIPS final score

67.6327/100 15.467299999999994% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TARUN SHARMA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.6327/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 67.6327/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%67.6%
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) — 67.6327/100 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).

TARUN SHARMA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 195 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100, MINE HILL, NJ, 07803, with a listed phone of (973) 366-7330. NPI 1033138029 was issued on 07/19/2006. 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 766 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $218K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.6327/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 87.7002), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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

195 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100
MINE HILL, NJ 07803

Provider Details

NPI 1033138029
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

67.6327
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
87.7002
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TARUN SHARMA, MD 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.

GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY LLC
TOMS RIVER, NJ

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 TARUN SHARMA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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 · Typical

TARUN SHARMA, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 766 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.

766
Total Claims
$218K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,276
Total Day Supply
36,421
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$168K
Generic Drug Cost
$50K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 58, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TARUN 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
Pantoprazole Sodium
179
Omeprazole
151
Dexlansoprazole Dr
Dexlansoprazole
57
Famotidine
41
Linzess
Linaclotide
41
Dicyclomine Hcl
33
Lactulose
29
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
21
Mesalamine
19
Motegrity
Prucalopride Succinate
17

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

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How TARUN SHARMA, MD fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

TARUN SHARMA, MD's 766 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHARMA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TARUN SHARMA, MD's specialty?
TARUN SHARMA, MD specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in MINE HILL, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does TARUN SHARMA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TARUN SHARMA, MD wrote 766 Medicare Part D claims totaling $218K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
What is TARUN SHARMA, MD's Medicare quality score?
TARUN SHARMA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.6327/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 87.7002). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TARUN SHARMA, MD located?
TARUN SHARMA, MD is located at 195 US HIGHWAY 46 STE 100, MINE HILL, NJ, 07803. Phone: (973) 366-7330.
What is TARUN SHARMA, MD's NPI number?
TARUN SHARMA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033138029, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does TARUN SHARMA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TARUN SHARMA, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $168K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TARUN SHARMA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TARUN SHARMA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Omeprazole, Dexlansoprazole Dr. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TARUN SHARMA, MD accept Medicare?
TARUN SHARMA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 766 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TARUN SHARMA, MD's credentials?
TARUN SHARMA, MD's NPI is 1033138029 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.
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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