Quick answers
- Does Rakesh K. Sharma accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh K. 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 Rakesh K. Sharma see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 60 services for Rakesh K. Sharma. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rakesh K. Sharma's NPI number?
- 1649205824. 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 Rakesh K. 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 60 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 59 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)46 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).
- Anxiety75%
- Depression74%
- High blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol65%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rakesh K. Sharma is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 257 Brodhead RdBethlehem, PA 18017 (484) 526‑2400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh K. Sharma as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Lukes Physician Group Inc2,198 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Bethlehem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bethlehem, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Lukes Physician Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649205824 |
| 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
- 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