Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Niharika Sharma, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Akron, OH

  • NPI 1235445255
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4125 Medina RD Ste 209
Akron, OH 443334514
(330) 344-7820
fax (330) 928-4320

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 23, 2025
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #125057462

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235445255. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
381
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$36,670
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 281 172 $93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 64 64 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 36 31 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 50 peers in Akron Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$440
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 9 $398.59
Pfizer INC. 2 $27.65
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $13.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$440

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,658
Patients
496
Total drug cost
$1,710,913
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 363 116 $24,208
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 287 108 $14,264
Prednisone Generic 204 83 $2,066
Alendronate Sodium Generic 136 43 $1,246
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 127 20 $979,356
Allopurinol Generic 104 29 $2,330
Folic Acid Generic 69 23 $307
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 61 19 $213
Gabapentin Generic 60 25 $1,429
Leflunomide Generic 55 19 $6,231

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Niharika Sharma's medical specialty?
Dr. Niharika Sharma practices Internal Medicine Physician in Akron, OH.
Where does Dr. Niharika Sharma practice?
Dr. Niharika Sharma practices at 4125 Medina RD Ste 209, Akron, OH 443334514. Office phone: 3303447820.
What is Dr. Niharika Sharma's NPI?
Dr. Niharika Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235445255, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Niharika Sharma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Niharika Sharma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Niharika Sharma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.