Physician Profile
Shyamal Sarkar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sarkar
Based in Jackson, TN, Shyamal Sarkar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Shyamal is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Shyamal provided 10,616 services to 826 patients. The services billed most often include injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg, dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older), and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. NPI 1841260767 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (731) 984-8390
- Email not available
Practice Locations
170 MURRAY GUARD DR
Jackson, TN 38305
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,616 services · 826 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
148 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
39 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
1,375 | Too few peers to compare |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
145 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
104 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
88 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
84 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg | Drug given | J1756 |
7,500 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
529 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Jackson 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1980 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sarkar's specialty?
Dr. Sarkar is a kidney specialist in Jackson, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sarkar?
Dr. Sarkar is listed at 170 Murray Guard Dr, Jackson, TN 38305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sarkar?
The number on file is (731) 984-8390. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sarkar?
Dr. Sarkar's National Provider Identifier is 1841260767. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sarkar's medical education?
Dr. Sarkar attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sarkar have?
Dr. Sarkar has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sarkar known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sarkar performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as dialysis services, per day, less than full month service and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sarkar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sarkar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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