VIVEK SHARMA M.D. – NPI #1225297922
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VIVEK SHARMA is a physician located in DALLAS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225297922 to VIVEK SHARMA on June 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jul 08, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VIVEK SHARMA below.

NPI Profile for
VIVEK SHARMA

NPI Number
1225297922
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VIVEK SHARMA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
9900 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 215
DALLAS, TX 75231-0929
Phone: (214) 396-4950 Fax: (877) 423-5360
1 Other location(s):
801 W Maple St
Farmington, NM 87401-5630
Phone: (505) 609-6463
Fax: (505) 609-6474
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 06, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VIVEK SHARMA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX385403602
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX R6478
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 NM MD2010-0254

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VIVEK SHARMA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER PLANO
      4700 ALLIANCE BOULEVARD
      PLANO, TX 75093
    • DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
      7 MEDICAL PARKWAY
      DALLAS, TX 75234
    • MEDICAL CITY PLANO
      3901 W 15TH ST
      PLANO, TX 75075
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
      8200 WALNUT HILL LANE
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL PLANO
      6200 W PARKER RD
      PLANO, TX 75093
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC OF WEST PLANO
      4405 TRADITION TRAIL
      PLANO, TX 75093

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