DR. TARUN K. SHARMA M.D.
NPI 1790748077
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Kalamazoo, MI
Quality Rating: 80.47 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since April 08, 2006
Contact Information
1535 GULL RD
SUITE 105
KALAMAZOO, MI
ZIP 49048
Phone: (269) 385-9900
Fax: (269) 385-2140
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 42
- Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About TARUN SHARMA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tarun Sharma, an internist established in Kalamazoo, Michigan with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in gastroenterology and more than 42 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790748077 assigned on April 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RG0100X with license number 4301055376 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1790748077
- Provider Name
- DR. TARUN K. SHARMA M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1535 GULL RD SUITE 105 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
- Location Phone
- (269) 385-9900
- Location Fax
- (269) 385-2140
- Mailing Address
- 1535 GULL RD SUITE 105 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048
- Mailing Phone
- (269) 385-9900
- Mailing Fax
- (269) 385-2140
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1984
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-18-2021
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An internist like Tarun Sharma is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RG0100X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 4301055376
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Gold - HMO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
- Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze HSA - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Bronze - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Bronze HSA - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Bronze Standard - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Catastrophic - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Gold Classic - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Gold Select - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Gold Standard - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Silver - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Silver Select Plus - HMO
- University of Michigan Health Plan HMO Exclusive Silver Standard - HMO
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2930086 | OTHER (01) | MA | PHP |
| 1003910591 | OTHER (01) | MA | BCBSM |
| P82302G00646 | OTHER (01) | MI | BCN |
| 4575571 | MEDICAID (05) | MI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Tarun Sharma is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Tarun Sharma is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 4789574559
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040316001190
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
Colonoscopy
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux
This procedure involves using a flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, to gently expand narrowed areas in your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A small balloon is inflated, making it easier for food and liquid to pass through. It's safe and effective.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
This service was performed 33 times for 33 patientsA biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsA colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.
This service was performed for 375 patientsColorectal cancer screening, specifically a colonoscopy, is a preventive measure for those at high risk. A thin, flexible tube with a camera inspects the colon to spot any abnormal growths. This test helps detect potential issues early, enhancing the effectiveness of treatment.
This service was performed 39 times for 39 patientsColorectal cancer screening, such as a colonoscopy, is a preventive measure to detect early signs of cancer in the large intestine. For individuals not at high risk, it's typically recommended at age 50. A small, flexible tube with a camera is used to examine your colon. It's a safe, effective way to catch issues early.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsThis procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
This service was performed 70 times for 66 patientsThis procedure, known as a colonoscopy, involves using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the large intestine. It helps detect any abnormalities such as polyps or inflammation. It's a standard procedure to ensure gut health.
This service was performed 39 times for 39 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 35 times for 32 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 51 times for 42 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 28 times for 27 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 59 times for 48 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 16 times for 11 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsModerate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.
This service was performed 34 times for 33 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThis procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
This service was performed 29 times for 28 patientsAn upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.
This service was performed for 299 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.53 for a new patient copayment and $24.11 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 49048 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.15
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.34
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.68
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.53
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.58
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.67
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $96.44
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.09
- Maximum Established Patient Price $135.4
- Average Established Patient Copayment $24.11
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.27
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.85
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Overall MIPS Quality Performance
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 80.47, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.
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Final Score: 80.47 out of 100
The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
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Quality Score: 75.35
The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
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Promoting Interoperability Score: N/A
The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. -
Improvement Activities Score: 40
The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 80.08
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores. -
Cost Score: 80.08
The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report | 88% | 41 |
| Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred | ||
| Colorectal Cancer Screening | 73% | 467 |
| Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer | ||
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 83% | 1349 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes | N/A |
| Access to an enhanced patient portal that provides up to date information related to relevant chronic disease health or blood pressure control, and includes interactive features allowing patients to enter health information and/or enables bidirectional communication about medication changes and adherence. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 91% | 803 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | 91% | 308 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period | ||
| Health Information Exchange | 65% | 55 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for at least one transition of care or referral. | ||
| Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral Loop | Yes | N/A |
| Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 97% | 506 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 33% | 923 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 34% | 308 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Practice Improvements for Bilateral Exchange of Patient Information | Yes | N/A |
| Ensure that there is bilateral exchange of necessary patient information to guide patient care, such as Open Notes, that could include one or more of the following: • Participate in a Health Information Exchange if available; and/or • Use structured referral notes. | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 47% | 889 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization | 54% | 243 |
| Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention | 88% | 397 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 98% | 923 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 10% | 923 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 1% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 308 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
| Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Tarun Sharma is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THREE RIVERS HEALTH | 701 S HEALTH PARKWAY THREE RIVERS, MI 49093 | (269) 273-9602 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER | 1521 GULL ROAD KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 | (269) 226-7000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER | 2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE, WI 53215 | (414) 649-6000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 7 | 18 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 14 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 63 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 63 = 7 | 7 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1790748077 is valid because the calculated check digit 7 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
| NPI | Name / Type | Taxonomy | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1649273855 | DR. UMAKANT SHIVLAL DOCTOR M.D. Individual | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 1535 GULL RD STE 110 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 276-0800 |
| 1497742779 | GEORGE C WHITAKER MD Individual | Ophthalmology | 1535 GULL RD STE 120 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 343-0377 |
| 1285621466 | GEORGE C WHITAKER MD PC Organization | Ophthalmology | 1535 GULL RD STE 120 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 343-0377 |
| 1477538494 | DR. PHILIP L DAWSON MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) | 1535 GULL RD SUITE 205 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 381-3521 |
| 1235108390 | DR. STEPHEN E JEFFERSON MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) | 1535 GULL RD STE 130 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 345-1161 |
| 1740259811 | DR. MICHAEL A WARLICK MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) | 1535 GULL RD STE 130 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 345-1161 |
| 1609835313 | DR. PAUL A LANGE MD Individual | Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) | 1535 GULL RD STE 130 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 345-1161 |
| 1497718381 | MS. ELIZABETH M QUARDOKUS PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant (Medical) | 1535 GULL RD SUITE 105 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 385-9900 |
| 1710943725 | DR. JAMES T MCLAREN MD Individual | Surgery (Vascular Surgery) | 1535 GULL RD SUITE 020 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 381-4577 |
| 1952368896 | DR. SEAN P OBRIEN MD Individual | Surgery (Vascular Surgery) | 1535 GULL RD SUITE 020 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 381-4577 |
| 1457301558 | MS. AMY JUODAWLKIS PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1427008317 | DR. RASHMIKANT KOTHARI M.D. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1417908930 | DR. TOM T SAAD M.D. Individual | Family Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1427009646 | DR. GLENN EKBLAD D.O. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1962453183 | DR. JOSE FUERTES M.D. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1760433999 | DR. MILLARD DOSTER MD Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1598716854 | DR. PHILIP PAZDERKA M.D. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1962452573 | MR. TODD HELGESON PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1265483721 | MS. SUSAN STEELE PA-C Individual | Physician Assistant | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
| 1861443202 | DR. WALLACE BROADBENT D.O. Individual | Emergency Medicine | 1535 GULL RD MSB 015 KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 (269) 226-6933 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790748077, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on April 08, 2006
The provider is located at 1535 Gull Rd Suite 105 Kalamazoo, Mi 49048 and the phone number is (269) 385-9900
The provider's speciality is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RG0100X with a focus in Gastroenterology
The provider has more than 42 years of experience.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health, Blue Care. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
The provider has an overall high rating in the following quality measures: coordinates care and seeks improvement of health outcomes.
Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $126.15 with an average copayment of $31.53 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $96.44 and an average copayment of 24.11. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm, Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, Colonoscopy, Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk, Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk, Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes, Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes, Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes, Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes, Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito, New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes, New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes, Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux.
The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): THREE RIVERS HEALTH, BORGESS MEDICAL CENTER and AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.
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