Bharathy E Sundaram, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

(903) 893-5141Sherman, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 35 years in psychiatry & neurology, Bharathy E Sundaram, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Sherman. Trained at St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 1991), she has been practicing for over 35 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 419 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TXSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Sherman35+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5574dNPPES updated 2011-01-31 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

321 N Highland Ave Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75092-7378

Fax: (903) 891-4285
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.89%

Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)

2.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

78.3%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

758

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

563

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,330

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5.92M

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+9%)58%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

102 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Bharathy E Sundaram's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

St. Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1991)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bharathy E Sundaram

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bharathy E Sundaram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sherman 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 Bharathy E Sundaram

NPI records show Dr. Sundaram as active with telehealth listed in Sherman, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (903) 893-5141.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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