In 2023, Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD had a list price for 2-D diagnostic mammogram, 2-D mammogram, and diagnostic mammogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diagnostic imaging

mammogram

screening mammogram

In 2023, Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD had a list price for diagnostic imaging, mammogram (breast X-ray), and screening mammogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana. 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

X-rays

By Affordability:

duplex ultrasound

thoracic spine CT scan

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

venous ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Louisiana, Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD performed more X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for duplex ultrasound, thoracic spine (mid-back) CT scan, vascular studies, vascular ultrasound, and venous ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	732
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	371
breast procedures	411
CT scan	881
diagnostic imaging	79
diagnostic procedures	13
excision	13
hip imaging	86
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	146
musculoskeletal imaging	299
neck imaging	25
nuclear scan	32
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	347
preventive care	279
spinal procedures	331
thoracic (chest) imaging	2019
ultrasound (sonogram)	337
vascular procedures	13
women's imaging	398
X-rays	2947

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	568
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	291
breast procedures	335
CT scan	673
diagnostic imaging	68
hip imaging	66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	98
musculoskeletal imaging	207
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	12
pelvic imaging	250
preventive care	232
spinal procedures	239
thoracic (chest) imaging	1757
ultrasound (sonogram)	235
vascular procedures	12
women's imaging	335
X-rays	2496

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	991
Female	1508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1461
Black	1002
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	856
From 75 to 84	723
85 and over	291
Less than 65	629

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	686
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	324
breast procedures	412
CT scan	786
diagnostic imaging	82
hip imaging	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	132
musculoskeletal imaging	247
nuclear scan	19
pelvic imaging	310
preventive care	280
spinal procedures	258
thoracic (chest) imaging	1978
ultrasound (sonogram)	231
women's imaging	412
X-rays	2876

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1073
Female	1695

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1612
Black	1113
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	966
From 75 to 84	768
85 and over	359
Less than 65	675

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	601
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	315
breast procedures	467
CT scan	722
diagnostic imaging	76
diagnostic procedures	14
hip imaging	89
image guided procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
minor procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	172
musculoskeletal imaging	297
neck imaging	19
nuclear scan	23
pelvic imaging	274
preventive care	303
spinal procedures	301
thoracic (chest) imaging	1771
ultrasound (sonogram)	337
women's imaging	466
X-rays	2643

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2044
Female	3548

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3162
Black	2336
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2040
From 75 to 84	1518
85 and over	710
Less than 65	1324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	680
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	337
breast procedures	632
CT scan	812
diagnostic imaging	113
diagnostic procedures	11
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	209
musculoskeletal imaging	316
neck imaging	20
nuclear scan	30
pelvic imaging	266
preventive care	436
spinal procedures	396
thoracic (chest) imaging	2057
ultrasound (sonogram)	392
vascular procedures	76
women's imaging	621
X-rays	3126

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1147
Female	2016

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1772
Black	1337
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1169
From 75 to 84	849
85 and over	376
Less than 65	769

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	487
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	245
breast procedures	517
CT scan	590
diagnostic imaging	73
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	128
musculoskeletal imaging	266
neck imaging	15
nuclear scan	34
pelvic imaging	216
preventive care	356
spinal procedures	283
thoracic (chest) imaging	1413
ultrasound (sonogram)	257
women's imaging	517
X-rays	2275

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	918
Female	1553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1438
Black	999
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	884
From 75 to 84	711
85 and over	302
Less than 65	574

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2018 were X-rays, CT scan, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	443
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	268
breast procedures	469
CT scan	710
diagnostic imaging	75
diagnostic procedures	11
hip imaging	15
image guided procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	163
musculoskeletal imaging	247
neck imaging	22
nuclear scan	31
pelvic imaging	245
preventive care	335
spinal procedures	294
thoracic (chest) imaging	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	268
women's imaging	458
X-rays	806

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	977
Female	1654

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1499
Black	1072
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1001
From 75 to 84	720
85 and over	280
Less than 65	630

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2019 were X-rays, CT scan, abdominal imaging and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	489
aspiration	30
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	311
breast procedures	488
CT scan	811
diagnostic imaging	85
diagnostic procedures	25
image guided procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	159
musculoskeletal imaging	361
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	36
pelvic imaging	273
preventive care	326
spinal procedures	330
thoracic (chest) imaging	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	391
vascular procedures	68
women's imaging	475
X-rays	869

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1084
Female	1763

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1642
Black	1148
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1137
From 75 to 84	776
85 and over	297
Less than 65	637

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2020 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	548
aspiration	28
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	261
breast procedures	513
CT scan	809
diagnostic imaging	109
injections	11
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	137
musculoskeletal imaging	255
neck imaging	19
pelvic imaging	322
preventive care	300
spinal procedures	256
thoracic (chest) imaging	196
ultrasound (sonogram)	483
vascular procedures	77
women's imaging	525
X-rays	749

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1059
Female	1665

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1641
Black	1022
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1112
From 75 to 84	743
85 and over	345
Less than 65	524

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2021 were CT scan, X-rays, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	495
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	310
breast procedures	590
CT scan	881
diagnostic imaging	112
diagnostic procedures	18
gastrointestinal procedures	12
image guided procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	155
musculoskeletal imaging	318
neck imaging	38
nuclear scan	32
pelvic imaging	334
preventive care	362
spinal procedures	267
thoracic (chest) imaging	221
ultrasound (sonogram)	474
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	587
X-rays	866

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1067
Female	1709

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1737
Black	970
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1139
From 75 to 84	811
85 and over	333
Less than 65	493

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA during 2022 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	558
aspiration	20
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	386
breast procedures	466
CT scan	973
diagnostic imaging	94
injections	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	160
musculoskeletal imaging	284
neck imaging	18
nuclear scan	32
pelvic imaging	374
preventive care	280
spinal procedures	288
thoracic (chest) imaging	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	456
vascular procedures	137
women's imaging	466
X-rays	750

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1073
Female	1599

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1802
Black	804
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1040
From 75 to 84	858
85 and over	372
Less than 65	402

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Opelousas, LA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	571
aspiration	26
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	310
breast procedures	481
CT scan	786
diagnostic imaging	87
diagnostic procedures	15
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hip imaging	63
image guided procedures	13
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
minor procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	150
musculoskeletal imaging	281
neck imaging	21
nuclear scan	28
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	291
preventive care	317
spinal procedures	294
thoracic (chest) imaging	1081
ultrasound (sonogram)	351
vascular procedures	71
women's imaging	478
X-rays	1854

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1700
Male	1039

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1073
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1615
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	8

**Age**
85 and over	333
75 to 84	770
Less than 65	605
65 to 74	1031

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paula M. Sharkey, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Education & Training

She has a state license in Louisiana.

Licensed In: Louisiana

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Biography

Dr. Paula Sharkey works as a diagnostic radiology specialist in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Sharkey has obtained a license to practice in Louisiana.

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