Kailash C. Sharma, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Kailash C. Sharma is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Oak Forest, IL with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), PULMONARY DISEASE
Kailash C. Sharma, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Oak Forest, IL. With 48+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Oak Forest area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6360 159th St Suite a-B, Oak Forest, IL 60452-2725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202310.89/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-72.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.57%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.9%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
483
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
461
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,348
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — 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 (+12%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$891 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Kailash C. Sharma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
6360 159th St Ste a-B, Oak Forest, IL 60452-2725
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Kailash C. Sharma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kailash C. Sharma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oak Forest 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 Kailash C. Sharma
Dr. Sharma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Oak Forest, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 687-4620.
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 Kailash C. Sharma
Practice Location
6360 159th St Suite a-B, Oak Forest, IL 60452-2725
Mailing Address
6360 159th St Ste a-B, Oak Forest, IL 60452-2725
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