DR. SHIKHA SHARMA MD, PHD
NPI 1194257527
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in San Jose, CA
NPI Status: Active since April 03, 2017
Contact Information
275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 4
SAN JOSE, CA
ZIP 95119
Phone: (408) 973-3364
- Individual
- Female
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About SHIKHA SHARMA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Shikha Sharma, a provider established in San Jose, California with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194257527 assigned on April 2017. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number A160824 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. Shikha Sharma operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization.
- NPI
- 1194257527
- Provider Name
- DR. SHIKHA SHARMA MD, PHD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 4 SAN JOSE, CA 95119
- Location Phone
- (408) 973-3364
- Mailing Address
- 275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 4 SAN JOSE, CA 95119
- Mailing Phone
- (408) 973-3364
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 04-03-2017
- Last Update Date
- 06-27-2023
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LP2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- A160824
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Shikha 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
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.
Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)
A laminectomy or laminotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the bone in your spine, specifically the lamina, to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. This can help reduce pain and improve mobility if you're suffering from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1194257527, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1194257527, enumerated as an "individual" on April 03, 2017.
The provider is located at 275 HOSPITAL PKWY FL 4 SAN JOSE, CA 95119 and the phone number is (408) 973-3364.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
