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DR. PUNEETA SHARMA M.D.
NPI 1215030143
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Paramus, NJ

Active since September 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
THE VALLEY HOSPITAL, 4 VALLEY HEALTH PLAZA, PARAMUS, NJ 07652(201) 447-8483 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Puneeta Sharma M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PUNEETA SHARMA M.D. (NPI 1215030143) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Paramus, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (09974200) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215030143
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. PUNEETA SHARMACredential: M.D.
Location AddressTHE VALLEY HOSPITAL, 4 VALLEY HEALTH PLAZAParamus, NJ 07652-0765
Mailing Address15 Essex RdParamus, NJ 07652-1451 · (201) 447-8483
Phone(201) 447-8483
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1215030143 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 09974200
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 002629 (NY)
THE VALLEY HOSPITAL, Paramus, NJ 07652
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Puneeta Sharma M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Puneeta Sharma reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Valley Physician Services PC
1.1 mi
Internal Medicine
15 ESSEX RD
Paramus, NJ 07652
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 833 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467815928 (201) 291-6086
Downtown Bronx Medical Associates PC
12 mi
Emergency Medical Services
234 E 149TH ST, STE 8D200
Bronx, NY 10451
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 971 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689618407 (718) 576-6200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient-Specific Education
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.
55%162 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
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…
67%162 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
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…
6%162 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
9%162 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Puneeta Sharma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puneeta Sharma is 1215030143. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2006.

Where is Puneeta Sharma located?

Puneeta Sharma practices at The Valley Hospital 4 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus, NJ 07652. The listed phone number is (201) 447-8483.

What is Puneeta Sharma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Puneeta Sharma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puneeta Sharma is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Puneeta Sharma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Puneeta Sharma reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Valley Physician Services PC (Paramus, NJ) and Downtown Bronx Medical Associates PC (Bronx, NY). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Puneeta Sharma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Puneeta Sharma accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Puneeta Sharma as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Puneeta Sharma was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.