2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1144304189 MD
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VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in RED BANK, 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
84
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RED BANK, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 84 claims across 22 beneficiaries — 27% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD filed 84 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RED BANK, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1144304189

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,524 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

84 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,275

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (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).

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in RED BANK, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1144304189. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 176 RIVERSIDE AVE, RED BANK, NJ, 07701, with a listed phone of (723) 224-6868. NPI 1144304189 was issued on 10/25/2006. 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 84 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,524 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,275 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

176 RIVERSIDE AVE
RED BANK, NJ 07701

Provider Details

NPI 1144304189
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIKRANTA 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.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC
SOMERVILLE, 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).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 84 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.

84
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
98
Total Day Supply
2,831
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
12
Memantine Hcl Er
Memantine Hcl
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,524
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,275
Avg Claims per Provider

VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's 84 claims are below the specialty average of 1,275.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's specialty?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in RED BANK, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD wrote 84 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD located?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD is located at 176 RIVERSIDE AVE, RED BANK, NJ, 07701. Phone: (723) 224-6868.
What is VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's NPI number?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144304189, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,524 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,275 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bupropion Xl, Memantine Hcl Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD accept Medicare?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 84 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's credentials?
VIKRANTA SHARMA, MD's NPI is 1144304189 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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