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Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD

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Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Professional interests include: depression, memory loss, polypharmacy, and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD is a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

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University of Maryland Medical System

500 Upper Chesapeake Drive
Bel Air, MD 21014

(443) 643-1000

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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

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785 Elkridge Landing Road Suite 300
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

(443) 323-3014

1-855-221-5249

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MedStar Health

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

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

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	409
inpatient care	349
outpatient care	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	457
inpatient care	400
outpatient care	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	28
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	91
Less than 65	91

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	441
inpatient care	390
outpatient care	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	0
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	95
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	943
inpatient care	759
outpatient care	184

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	638

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	918
Black	84
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	278
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	45
Dementia	32
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1729
inpatient care	1253
outpatient care	456

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	217
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1558
inpatient care	906
outpatient care	625

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	94
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	216
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	46
Dementia	35
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1567
inpatient care	978
outpatient care	545

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	201
Less than 65	114

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	33
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1438
inpatient care	892
outpatient care	499

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	682
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	191
Less than 65	116

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	48
Dementia	30
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1227
inpatient care	974
outpatient care	227

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	148
Less than 65	93

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1317
inpatient care	1012
outpatient care	285

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	78
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	158
Less than 65	90

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	35
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

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

hospital care	1248
inpatient care	975
outpatient care	273

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	165
Less than 65	89

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	26
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kapil Sharma, MD treated as a hospitalist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1121
inpatient care	808
outpatient care	296

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	60
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	568
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	160
Less than 65	104
65 to 74	190

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

Education & Training

He completed residency at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Rhode Island.

Residency: Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

University of Maryland Medical System

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$719 ELIQUIS $594	$125
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$398 LifeVest $398
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$212 XARELTO $212
Sirtex Medical Inc	$145 SIR-Spheres microspheres $145
Horizon Pharma plc	$121 PRIMARY CARE - DISEASE STATE $121
Other	$726 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $107	Vascepa $100	Watchman Device $100	BRILINTA $88	INVOKANA $58	Other $272

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,319

Biography

Dr. Kapil Sharma practices hospital medicine (hospitalist) and geriatrics (elderly care) in Bel Air, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Linthicum Heights, MD. Areas of expertise for Dr. Sharma include depression, restless leg syndrome, and hip pain. His training includes a residency program at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Dr. Sharma (or staff) is conversant in Hindi. Dr. Sharma's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.