Sanjay M. Sharma, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Sanjay M. Sharma is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(404) 778-5526Atlanta, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 32 years in psychiatry & neurology, Sanjay M. Sharma, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Atlanta. Trained at Emory University School of Medicine (class of 1994), he has been practicing for over 32 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, depression, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.57/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 234 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in GASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Atlanta32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2004 Ridgewood Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA 30322-1031

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.57/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.1%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)

Top 6% of reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

49

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

124

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,710

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $110k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+39%)71%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+23%)57%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-21%)49%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
47%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Tobacco Use Disorder
37%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$89 received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Sanjay M. Sharma'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 · 1994

    Emory University School of Medicine

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Emory University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sanjay M. Sharma

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sanjay M. Sharma for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Atlanta 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 Sanjay M. Sharma

Dr. Sharma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 778-5526.

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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