Albert J Sharf, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Albert J Sharf is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in National City, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Albert J Sharf, MD is a long-established cardiologist in National City. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.61/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 67% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
655 Euclid Ave Suite 205, National City, CA 91950
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202386.61/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
792
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
855
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,337
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.26M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$7.7k received from industry
125 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 Albert J Sharf's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1986)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Albert J Sharf
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Albert J Sharf for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to National City 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 Albert J Sharf
NPI records show Dr. Sharf as active with telehealth listed in National City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 470-7700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Albert J Sharf
Practice Location
655 Euclid Ave Suite 205, National City, CA 91950
Mailing Address
655 Euclid Ave Suite 205, National City, CA 91950
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