Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Sharkey, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Opelousas, LA

  • NPI 1578556783
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
539 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 705706499
(337) 942-6883
fax (337) 942-6883

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2010
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #11825R
Medicaid
LA #1694002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578556783. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,393
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,186
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 944 713 $8
77067 Screening mammography 293 293 $35
77063 Screening 3d breast mammography 289 289 $28
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast 167 157 $38
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 123 122 $10
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 78 77 $84
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 72 69 $80
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine 67 67 $9
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 65 59 $37
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 64 62 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 61× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Philips North America LLC 1 $14.45

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paula Sharkey's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Sharkey practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Opelousas, LA.
Where does Dr. Paula Sharkey practice?
Dr. Paula Sharkey practices at 539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 705706499. Office phone: 3379426883.
What is Dr. Paula Sharkey's NPI?
Dr. Paula Sharkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578556783, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Sharkey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Sharkey accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Sharkey commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Screening mammography (HCPCS 77067); Screening 3d breast mammography (HCPCS 77063). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.