Ajay Kumar Sharma, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
With over 31 years in psychiatry & neurology, Ajay Kumar Sharma, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Zanesville. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 31 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4627dNPPES updated 2013-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
975 Bethesda Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701-7500
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.1%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.3 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
134
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
265
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,085
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $884k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$67.1k received from industry
275 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ajay Kumar Sharma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ajay Kumar Sharma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ajay Kumar Sharma for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Zanesville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ajay Kumar Sharma
NPI records show Dr. Sharma as active with telehealth listed in Zanesville, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (740) 452-4539.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ajay Kumar Sharma
Practice Location
975 Bethesda Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701-7500
Mailing Address
975 Bethesda Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701-7500
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