RICHA SHARMA MD
NPI 1760413611
Hospitalist in Waco, TX

Active since July 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, WACO, TX 76712(254) 202-2000(254) 202-5651 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2020, Jul 2, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Richa Sharma Md NPPES

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

RICHA SHARMA MD (NPI 1760413611) is an individual hospitalist provider in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (M0269) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest, and maintains a secondary practice location in Dallas.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760413611
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHA SHARMACredential: MD
Location Address100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVDWaco, TX 76712
Mailing AddressPo Box 848491Dallas, TX 75284-8491 · (254) 202-2000 · Fax (254) 202-5651
Fax(254) 202-5651
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 19, 2020
NPI 1760413611 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · M0269
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License M0269 (TX)
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, Waco, TX 76712

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16901 Snider Plz, Suite 130Dallas, TX 75205-5648 · Phone (214) 696-8033 · Fax (214) 361-2552

Other Identifiers 2

Other8R5816TX · Bc/bs
Medicaid173068101TX

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

Richa 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 ID7012971336
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041116001277
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
467 services206 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
169 services166 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-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.
124 services72 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Acute Care Hospitals · Waco, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450101
Location100 Hillcrest Medical BlvdWaco, TX 76712 · Mc Lennan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76712 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 3

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier30 claims39 services$17.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$6.48 avg. paid by Medicare
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
1 supplier31 claims39 services$96.08 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.

Internal Medicine
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Anesthesiologist Assistant
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712
Pharmacist
100 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
WACO, TX 76712

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 Richa Sharma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richa Sharma is 1760413611. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 6, 2006.

Where is Richa Sharma located?

Richa Sharma practices at 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712. The listed phone number is (254) 202-2000.

What is Richa Sharma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Richa Sharma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richa 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 Richa Sharma accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richa 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 Richa Sharma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richa Sharma is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richa Sharma was last updated on November 19, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.