Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD
Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Brownsville, TX
- NPI 1578505483
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2150 N Expressway
Brownsville, TX 785211561
(956) 548-0810
fax (956) 548-2198 - Mailing address
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Po Box 911230
Dallas, TX 753911230
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 2, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RX0202X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J9338
- Medicaid (4)
- TX #116608404 · TX #116608405 · TX #116608403 · TX #116608406
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578505483. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
18,765
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$301,988
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1756 |
Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg | 7,200 | 14 | $0 | |
Q5106 |
Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | 2,950 | 30 | $8 | |
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 1,926 | 18 | $0 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 1,068 | 358 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 940 | 341 | $122 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 861 | 345 | $10 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 785 | 307 | $8 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 354 | 14 | $0 | |
83540 |
Iron level | 309 | 140 | $6 | |
83550 |
Iron binding capacity | 309 | 140 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Brownsville Medical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 536. This provider delivers 35× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,552
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $157.35 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 6 | $137.54 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $136.84 | |
| Tempus Ai, INC | 3 | $126.93 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $115.69 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 5 | $104.75 | |
| Eisai INC. | 5 | $89.65 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 4 | $81.19 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 4 | $69.69 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 3 | $66.84 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $63.23 | |
| BeiGene USA, INC. | 3 | $52.49 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $36.22 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $35.71 | |
| Sobi, INC | 1 | $29.74 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,142
Patients
291
Total drug cost
$678,311
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | Generic | 224 | 66 | $5,698 |
| Hydroxyurea | Generic | 131 | 31 | $9,173 |
| Letrozole | Generic | 125 | 21 | $2,809 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 103 | 31 | $1,547 |
| Exemestane | Generic | 83 | 19 | $12,832 |
| Acyclovir | Generic | 56 | 11 | $629 |
| Dexamethasone | Generic | 56 | 25 | $481 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 55 | 13 | $1,716 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 54 | 16 | $501 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 53 | 16 | $2,505 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Balesh Sharma's medical specialty?
Dr. Balesh Sharma practices Medical Oncology Physician in Brownsville, TX.
Where does Dr. Balesh Sharma practice?
Dr. Balesh Sharma practices at 2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 785211561. Office phone: 9565480810.
What is Dr. Balesh Sharma's NPI?
Dr. Balesh Sharma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578505483, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Balesh Sharma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Balesh Sharma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Balesh Sharma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1756); Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (HCPCS Q5106); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.