Sharon L Finch, NPP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Sharon L Finch is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Ballston Spa, NY with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sharon L Finch, NPP has practiced nursing for 30+ years, working in independent practice. With 30+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ballston Spa area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, anxiety, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 Hemphill Place Suite 121, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.2%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
94
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,610
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $154k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 High Cholesterol, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$266 received from industry
4 transactions 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 Sharon L Finch's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
1311 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Sharon L Finch
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sharon L Finch for cholesterol management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Ballston Spa 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 Sharon L Finch
NPI records show Dr. Finch as active with telehealth listed in Ballston Spa, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 289-5072.
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 Sharon L Finch
Practice Location
5 Hemphill Place Suite 121, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Mailing Address
1311 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308
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