Dr. Balesh Sharma
Hematology/Oncology in Bedford, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 34+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Balesh Sharma, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Bedford, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Vhs Brownsville Hospital Company Llc, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc, Valley Regional Medical Center. Dr. Balesh Sharma also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Texas Oncology Pa. Dr. Balesh Sharma may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Balesh Sharma at 1615 Hospital Pkwy to request Dr. Balesh Sharma the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Balesh Sharma |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
4183626211 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
- Medical Oncology
Experience
- Over 34 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Balesh Sharma graduated from medical school in 1990.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1578505483
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Balesh Sharma
Medical Licenses
Dr. Balesh Sharma has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 34 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
click for detail Medical Oncology An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.
| J9338 | Texas |
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
click for detail Hematology & Oncology An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
| J9338 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Brownsville, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Harlingen, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Brownsville, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Texas Oncology Pa | 430 |
Practice Locations
1615 Hospital Pkwy
Bedford, TX 76022-5935
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, May 8, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Balesh Sharma [NPI: 1578505483]Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology