Alka Sharma, M.D.
Alka Sharma is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Alameda, CA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
With over 41 years in internal medicine, Alka Sharma, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Alameda. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 41 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2070 Clinton Ave Fl 4, Alameda, CA 94501-4320
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202330/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-53.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.76%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
326
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
349
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,624
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $622k
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
Po Box 1099, Alameda, CA 94501-0499
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Alka Sharma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Alka Sharma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Alameda 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 Alka Sharma
Dr. Sharma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Alameda, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 748-0931.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Alka Sharma
Practice Location
2070 Clinton Ave Fl 4, Alameda, CA 94501-4320
Mailing Address
Po Box 1099, Alameda, CA 94501-0499
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