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Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD

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(7231 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1995)

Professional interests include: spinal cord tumor, spinal cord injury, laminectomy, and more.

333 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

(215) 955-1234

Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD is a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 10
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Jefferson Frankford Hospital

333 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043

(215) 955-1234

(215) 521-6200

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Jefferson Frankford Hospital

380 North Oxford Valley Road
Langhorne, PA 19047

(215) 612-5699

(215) 612-5698

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Some issues Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Jefferson neurosurgeon Ashwini Sharan met Ditunno more than 20 years ago while Sharan was in training.”—"Rehab doctor falls in love with stone sculpting", Honolulu Star-Advertiser, April 2020

“An important question to ask is why all people with limb injury or trauma don't develop this condition," said Ashwini Sharan a neurosurgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who treats Rossi. "”—"Little known about neurological condition, but one thing's for sure: Life is pain", Philly Voice, October 2016

“The second award went to Ashwini Sharan, a neurosurgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who is working on techniques to specifically identify and treat areas in the brain that cause...”—"Thomas Jefferson, Blue Cross fund entrepreneurs", Philadelphia Inquirer, March 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were implant surgery, hospital care, inpatient care and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	436
hospital care	34
implant surgery	34
inpatient care	34
neurostimulator replacement	14
spinal procedures	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
catheterization	12
cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	416
hospital care	30
implant surgery	65
inpatient care	30
neck surgery	13
neurostimulator lead placement	31
neurostimulator replacement	42
spinal procedures	77
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	12
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	403
hospital care	48
implant surgery	64
inpatient care	48
nerve procedures	11
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	41
spinal procedures	65
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	18
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	18

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	18
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	413
hospital care	18
implant surgery	57
inpatient care	18
nerve procedures	16
neurostimulator replacement	31
spinal procedures	62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	346
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	64
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	322

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	24
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	365
implant surgery	55
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	28
neurostimulator replacement	30
spinal procedures	112

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement and neurostimulator lead placement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	395
hospital care	35
implant surgery	57
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	27
neurostimulator lead placement	40
neurostimulator replacement	41
spinal procedures	82

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	11
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	412
hospital care	34
implant surgery	42
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	28
neurostimulator lead placement	28
neurostimulator replacement	25
spinal procedures	67

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	16
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, neurostimulator replacement and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	439
hospital care	39
implant surgery	71
inpatient care	39
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve procedures	13
neurostimulator lead placement	25
neurostimulator replacement	46
spinal procedures	82
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	13
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	16
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were spinal procedures, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	385
hospital care	40
implant surgery	52
inpatient care	40
nerve procedures	19
neurostimulator replacement	38
spinal procedures	69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	13
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	26
doctor visit	431
hospital care	32
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	29
neck surgery	12
neurostimulator lead placement	29
neurostimulator replacement	18
spinal procedures	95

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	219
implant surgery	22
neurostimulator replacement	22
spinal procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were spinal procedures, implant surgery, inpatient care and hospital care.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	17
catheterization	14
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	392
hospital care	34
implant surgery	49
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	27
neurostimulator replacement	31
spinal procedures	66
tunneled epidural catheter repositioning	14
tunneled intrathecal catheter repositioning	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	265
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	8
Less than 65	131
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 1995. He completed residency at Hartford Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (1995)

Residency: Hartford Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

METHODIST ASSOCIATES IN HEALTHCARE, INC

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

CIGNA Commercial

AARP

MultiPlan

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Workers' Compensation

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

UPMC

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$56,123 Neuro-Chronic Pain $36,024	Deep Brain Stimulation $18,434	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $174	Brio $130	$1,361
Medtronic, Inc.	$26,995 CD HORIZON $1,925	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $1,401	INTELLIS $251	VISUALASE $191	INTERSTIM $167	Other $23,060
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$13,711 VISUALASE $2,254	PIPELINE $2,247	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $424	UNIBODY $360	ACTIVA $335	Other $8,090
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$6,974 ATTUNE $808	VIPER $758	$5,408
Abbott Laboratories	$3,384 Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $1,407	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $456	Infinity $440	Deep Brain Stimulation $120	Proclaim IPG $81	Other $880
Other	$8,427 Neuro Procedure Kit $1,567	Omnia $1,166	RNS System $879	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $760	Interventional Therapies $580	Other $3,476

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$56,312
Travel and Lodging	$34,017
Food and Beverage	$13,505
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$11,427
Entertainment	$339
Other	$13

Research Payments

Dr. Ashwini D. Sharan, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $39,590.

Biography

Dr. Ashwini Sharan is a specialist in spine surgery, general surgery, and neurosurgery. Dr. Sharan is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: laminectomy, spinal cord tumor, and spinal cord injury. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan. He obtained his medical school training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and performed his residency at Jefferson University Hospitals and Hartford Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Sharan's office in Philadelphia, PA.