Sharad B Kulkarni, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Sharad B Kulkarni is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Beaumont, TX with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(409) 835-7401Beaumont, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sharad B Kulkarni, MD has been part of the Beaumont medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 48+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Beaumont area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include mood disorders, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 674 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TXSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Beaumont48+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2131dNPPES updated 2020-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2825 Interstate 10 E Ste 100, Beaumont, TX 77702-1015

Fax: (409) 835-7405
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.5%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.7 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Texas

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

Medicare Patients

28

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,997

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $51k

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+36%)68%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-24%)46%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$14 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Sharad B Kulkarni's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 22, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 48 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

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sharad B Kulkarni

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sharad B Kulkarni for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Beaumont 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 Sharad B Kulkarni

Dr. Kulkarni is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Beaumont, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 835-7401.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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