DR. RAM CHANDRA SHARMA MD
NPI 1447212964
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Smyrna, TN

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290, SMYRNA, TN 37167(615) 751-0905(615) 685-2557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ram Chandra Sharma Md NPPES

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

DR. RAM CHANDRA SHARMA MD (NPI 1447212964) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Smyrna, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (44943) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447212964
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAM CHANDRA SHARMACredential: MD
Location Address300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290Smyrna, TN 37167-6838
Mailing Address300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 290Smyrna, TN 37167-6838 · (615) 751-0905 · Fax (615) 768-5255
Fax(615) 685-2557
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2023
NPI 1447212964 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
Licenses Licensed in TN · 44943 Licensed in GA · 57016
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 312533-1205 (UT)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 44943 (TN), 312533 (UT)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 312533 (UT), 44943 (TN)
Also ListedNuclear Medicine · Nuclear CardiologyTaxonomy 207UN0901X · License 44943 (TN)
300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290, Smyrna, TN 37167

Other Identifiers 3

Other46-17771768TN · Tax Identification Number
Other000057626UT · Medicare Id
Other3714470TN · Group Medicare Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ram Chandra Sharma Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4082602750
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090721000773
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This 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.
220 services146 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
39 services37 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This 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.
23 services23 patients
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152
This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.
21 services19 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
14 services12 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Smyrna, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440227
Location200 Stonecrest BoulevardSmyrna, TN 37167 · Rutherford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37167 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who were prescribed warfarin OR another FDA- approved anticoagulant drug for the prevention of thromboembolism during the measurement period
100%147 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
100%617 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
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.
100%2,721 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
69%6,584 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
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.
100%461 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
58%1,577 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
28%1,577 patients2/55-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…
0%1,577 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
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.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 496 patients
1%496 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers16 claims16 services$44.05 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers11 claims11 services$17.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$11.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers19 claims114 services$1.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$79.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$27.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Family Medicine (Adult Medicine)
300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290
SMYRNA, TN 37167
Internal Medicine
300 STONECREST BLVD STE 290
SMYRNA, TN 37167

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 Ram Sharma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ram Sharma is 1447212964. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Ram Sharma located?

Ram Sharma practices at 300 Stonecrest Blvd Ste 290, Smyrna, TN 37167. The listed phone number is (615) 751-0905.

What is Ram Sharma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Ram Sharma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ram Sharma is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ram Sharma accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Ram 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.

Is Ram Sharma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ram Sharma is affiliated with Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ram Sharma was last updated on March 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.