Latisha Katie Faina Sharma, M.D.

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Latisha Katie Faina Sharma is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 794-1195Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Latisha Katie Faina Sharma, M.D. has been part of the Los Angeles medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.01/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 884 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Los Angeles22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2320dNPPES updated 2020-01-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Medical Plz Suite B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001

Fax: (310) 794-7491
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

88.01/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

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

Medicare Patients

241

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

35

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

119

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $20k

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.

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 Stroke / TIA.

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

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+62%)75%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+62%) — 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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)52%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+11%)41%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 15, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5632

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 191326

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Latisha Katie Faina Sharma

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Latisha Katie Faina Sharma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Latisha Katie Faina Sharma

Dr. Sharma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 794-1195.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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