Quick answers
- Does Saras S. Sharma accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saras S. Sharma accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Saras S. Sharma see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 153 services for Saras S. Sharma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Saras S. Sharma's NPI number?
- 1568841161. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Saras S. Sharma, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 93 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 153 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)44 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)31 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)17 services
- Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)14 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)13 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Saras S. Sharma works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saras S. Sharma at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Vanderbilt Clarksville HospitalClarksville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440035
Practice locations
Addresses where Saras S. Sharma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 330 Wallace Rd, Suite 103Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 832‑5530
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Saras S. Sharma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nashville Gastroenterology and Hepatology3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Nashville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nashville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nashville Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568841161 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians