Dr Balesh Sharma, MD - Medicare Medical Oncology in Brownsville, TX

Dr Balesh Sharma, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology" physician in Brownsville, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Medical Oncology. He is a member of the group practice Texas Oncology Pa and his current practice location is 2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (956) 548-0810.

Dr Balesh Sharma is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J9338) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1578505483.

Contact Information

Dr Balesh Sharma, MD
2150 N Expressway,
Brownsville, TX 78521-1561
(956) 548-0810
(956) 548-2198



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Balesh Sharma
GenderMale
SpecialityMedical Oncology
Experience34 Years
Location2150 N Expressway, Brownsville, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Balesh Sharma graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578505483
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183626211
  • Enrollment ID: I20070202000238

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Balesh Sharma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578505483NPI-NPPES
116608404MedicaidTX
8R1548OtherTXBLUE CROSS OF TEXAS
116608405MedicaidTX
116608403MedicaidTX
116608406MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology J9338 (Texas)Secondary
207RX0202XInternal Medicine - Medical Oncology J9338 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley Regional Medical CenterBrownsville, TXHospital
Valley Baptist Medical Center- BrownsvilleBrownsville, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Oncology Pa5395658934855

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Entity NameTexas Oncology Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811944101
PECOS PAC ID: 5395658934
Enrollment ID: O20031124000323

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Balesh Sharma, MD
Po Box 911230,
Dallas, TX 75391-1230

Ph: (972) 994-5411
Dr Balesh Sharma, MD
2150 N Expressway,
Brownsville, TX 78521-1561

Ph: (956) 548-0810

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