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NISHANT SHARMA M.D.
NPI 1740779768
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1926 ALCOA HWY, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 305-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2024, Sep 19, 2018, Sep 13, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Nishant Sharma M.d. NPPES

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

NISHANT SHARMA M.D. (NPI 1740779768) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (71124) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740779768
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameNISHANT SHARMACredential: M.D.
Location Address1926 ALCOA HWYKnoxville, TN 37920-1545
Mailing Address7336 Antoinette Way Apt 205Knoxville, TN 37919-5990
Phone(865) 305-9000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1740779768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 71124
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 71124 (TN)
1926 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nishant Sharma M.d. 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 ID8022360734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241105003816
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Health System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440015
Location1924 Alcoa HighwayKnoxville, TN 37920 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37920 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers14 claims14 services$76.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$35.04 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 20

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

UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1926 ALCOA HWY, STE 410
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 544-9218
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY RADIOLOIGSTS
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1926 ALCOA HWY, STE 120
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 584-7376
ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY RADIOLOGISTS, PC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1926 ALCOA HWY, MEDICAL BLDG C STE 290
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 584-7376
WAHID T HANNA MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
1926 ALCOA HWY, BLDG. F, SUITE 380
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 544-9171
CHRISTOPHER YANDELL FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1926 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8780
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1926 ALCOA HWY, STE 410
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-5622
MEGAN MARIE SMILEY PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1926 ALCOA HWY, MEDICAL BUILDING F SUITE 210
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-2495
THE NOWELL CORPORATION
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
1926 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 110
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 544-6468

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 Nishant Sharma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nishant Sharma is 1740779768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 4, 2018.

Where is Nishant Sharma located?

Nishant Sharma practices at 1926 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 305-9000.

What is Nishant Sharma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Nishant Sharma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nishant 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 Nishant Sharma accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Nishant 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 Nishant Sharma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nishant Sharma is affiliated with University Health System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nishant Sharma was last updated on July 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.