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Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), polycystic kidney disease, nephrotic syndrome, and more.

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 450-9650

Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD is a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UT Health San Antonio and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.

Office Locations

6010 Amarillo Boulevard Amarillo Vahcs (504)
West Amarillo, TX 79106

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UT Health San Antonio

8300 Floyd Curl Drive 4th Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 450-9650

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8435 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Some issues Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD can help you with:

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

In The News

“And when the kidneys stop filtering blood as well as they should, it causes imbalances in the amount of fluid, hormones, acids and salt in the body, said Dr. Kumar Sharma, director of the Center...”—"Diabetes Often Leads to Heart and Kidney Disease, Too (Published 2024)", New York Times, May 2024

“Y cuando los rinones dejan de filtrar la sangre tan bien como deberian, se producen desequilibrios en la cantidad de liquido, hormonas, acidos y sal en el organismo, explico Kumar Sharma, director...”—"La diabetes, los problemas cardiacos y las enfermedades renales estan estrechamente relacionados (Published 2024)", New York Times, May 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	46
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	70
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	69
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	75
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	73
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	86
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	75
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	61
Dementia	17
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated as a nephrologist in West Amarillo, TX were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	46
doctor visit	101
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	41
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	5
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UT Health San Antonio

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH	$49,564 $49,564
SANOFI US SERVICES INC.	$38,070 SOTAGLIFLOZIN $38,070
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$37,859 NON-PRODUCT $23,890	$13,970
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$18,991 INVOKANA $4,093	$14,898
Boehringer Ingelheim Mexico SA de CV	$13,194 $13,194
Other	$51,684 Non-Covered $10,230	INVOKANA $9,192	BYDUREON $2,039	Trajenta $1,964	TRADJENTA $1,819	Other $26,440

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$60,074
Consulting Fee	$57,666
Travel and Lodging	$44,889
Honoraria	$30,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$8,600
Other	$8,133

Research Payments

Dr. Kumar Sharma, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $323,679.

Biography

Dr. Kumar Sharma's area of specialization is adult nephrology. In addition to English, he speaks Tamil. His areas of expertise include the following: acid-base disorder, polycystic kidney disease, and kidney stones. Dr. Sharma is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Sharma is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for his residency. According to UT Health San Antonio, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Antonio, TX.