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Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)

Professional interests include: blood tests, rheumatic diseases, Sjogren's syndrome, and more.

4125 Medina Road Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44333

(330) 344-7820

Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD is an internist in Akron, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Bath and PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

4125 Medina Road Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44333

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

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Joint Injections

aspiration	29
doctor visit	88
injections	29

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	46
doctor visit	238
injections	46

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	20
doctor visit	103
injections	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	26
doctor visit	254
injections	26

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	42
doctor visit	417
injections	42

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

aspiration	30
doctor visit	213
injections	30

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	46
doctor visit	625
injections	46

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD treated as an internist in Akron, OH were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	277
injections	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	1
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	1
Dementia	1

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Illinois at Peoria Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: University of Illinois at Peoria Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Cleveland Clinic

Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Bath

PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,123 Rinvoq $789	Skyrizi $333
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,036 Lupron $490	Rinvoq $250	Humira $203	$93
Genentech USA, Inc.	$286 Actemra $286
Amgen Inc.	$262 Enbrel $141	Prolia $121
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$189 COSENTYX $189
Other	$866 KRYSTEXXA $130	LUPKYNIS $122	BENLYSTA $121	Tremfya $99	REMICADE $78	Other $317

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,337
Grant	$237
Education	$188

Biography

Dr. Niharika Sharma's area of specialization is rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. These areas are among Dr. Sharma's clinical interests: psoriatic arthritis, intravenous (IV) infusion, and lupus. She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Sharma completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Peoria.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Niharika Sharma, MD From 2015 - 2021

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