Virendra Sharma, MD
Virendra Sharma is a Hospitalist based in Utica, NY with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Virendra Sharma, MD has practiced hospitalist for 53+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 53 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 697dNPPES updated 2024-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
120 Hobart St, Utica, NY 13501-4308
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.71/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.83%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
437
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
525
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,319
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $700k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$805 received from industry
45 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Virendra Sharma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 24, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Virendra Sharma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Virendra Sharma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Utica 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 Virendra Sharma
Dr. Sharma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Utica, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 798-1149.
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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Contact Virendra Sharma
Practice Location
120 Hobart St, Utica, NY 13501-4308
Mailing Address
120 Hobart St, Utica, NY 13501-4308
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