Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
With over 25 years in psychiatry & neurology, Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Folsom. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 76dNPPES updated 2026-02-19 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
74
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,208
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $294k
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.
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, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2026
CMS-verified certification date
25 years in practice
Experienced
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
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Folsom 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 Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda
Dr. Sarvananda is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Folsom, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 282-1778.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sharmalie Therese Sarvananda
Practice Location
2365 Iron Point Rd Ste 210, Folsom, CA 95630-8713
Mailing Address
2365 Iron Point Rd Ste 210, Folsom, CA 95630-8713
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