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Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Allergy & Immunology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Armed Forces Medical College (1995)

Professional interests include: asthma, allergies

765 Medical Center Court Suite 216
Chula Vista, CA 91911

(858) 412-7362

Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD is an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA specializing in allergy & immunology and internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health and AKANE INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND SLEEP MEDICINE.

Office Locations

10672 Wexford Street Suite 280
San Diego, CA 92131

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10755 Scripps Poway Parkway Suite 455
San Diego, CA 92131

(858) 412-7362

(858) 368-9797

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Scripps Health

765 Medical Center Court Suite 216
Chula Vista, CA 91911

(858) 412-7362

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9850 Genesee Avenue Suite 425
La Jolla, CA 92037

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

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

In The News

“"During fall, they come inside houses to hibernate, giving rise to increasing complaints of home infestations," says Kusum Sharma, MD, of the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Kentucky.”—"Ladybug Allergies on the Rise", Fox News, March 2015

“According to Dr. Kusum Sharma, of San Diego's AKANE Institute for Allergy, Asthma and Sleep Medicine, many trees in Southern California pollinate in the late winter and spring (essentially from...”—"Allergies: 5 Things to know", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2014

“According to Dr. Kusum Sharma, of San Diego's AKANE Institute for Allergy, Asthma and Sleep Medicine, allergy shots are a proven and FDA-approved "disease modifying" option that can be considered...”—"New treatments for allergies are nothing to sneeze at", The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 2014

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

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

allergy skin testing

allergy testing

percutaneous allergy test

skin testing

In 2013, Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD had a list price for allergy skin testing, allergy testing, percutaneous allergy test, and skin testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2013 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

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

allergy testing	1660
doctor visit	68
minimally invasive procedures	1660
skin testing	1660

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2014 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

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

allergy testing	1440
doctor visit	60
minimally invasive procedures	1440
skin testing	1440

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

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

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

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2015 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

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

allergy testing	1260
doctor visit	77
minimally invasive procedures	1260
skin testing	1260

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2016 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

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

allergy testing	1289
doctor visit	112
immunotherapy	160
injections	160
minimally invasive procedures	1040
pulmonary testing	154
skin testing	1289

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

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

allergy testing	840
doctor visit	45
immunotherapy	160
injections	160
minimally invasive procedures	840
pulmonary testing	151
skin testing	840

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

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

allergy testing	1080
doctor visit	91
immunotherapy	185
injections	185
minimally invasive procedures	1080
pulmonary testing	171
skin testing	1080

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections and pulmonary testing.

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

doctor visit	48
immunotherapy	160
injections	160
pulmonary testing	153

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections and pulmonary testing.

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

doctor visit	53
immunotherapy	158
injections	158
pulmonary testing	139

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections and pulmonary testing.

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

doctor visit	60
immunotherapy	141
injections	141
pulmonary testing	137

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	13

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

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

doctor visit	54

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and allergy testing.

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

allergy testing	1460
doctor visit	101
minimally invasive procedures	1460
skin testing	1460

2023 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	29

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in San Diego, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	1289
doctor visit	69
immunotherapy	160
injections	160
minimally invasive procedures	1254
pulmonary testing	150
skin testing	1289

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Male	9
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	14
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

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

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1995. She completed residency at Army Hospital - Research and Referral Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Allergy and Immunology and has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College (1995)

Residency: Army Hospital - Research and Referral Hospital (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Allergy and Immunology, Allergy and Immunology (2009)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

AKANE INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY ASTHMA AND SLEEP MEDICINE

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kusum Sharma, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$155 BYDUREON $129	TEZSPIRE $26
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$126 Xyrem $110	SUNOSI $16
Kaleo, Inc.	$74 Auvi-Q $74
Harmony Biosciences LLC	$51 Wakix $51
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$37 XOLAIR $37
Other	$295 DUPIXENT $60	XOLAIR $34	INGREZZA $32	NeuroStar TMS Therapy $31	RAYOS $29	Other $109

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$738

Biography

Dr. Kusum Sharma, who practices in Chula Vista, CA, La Jolla, CA, and San Diego, CA, is a medical specialist in allergy & immunology. Her areas of expertise consist of asthma and allergies. Dr. Sharma is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Her practice in Chula Vista, CA is open to new patients as reported by Scripps Health. She studied medicine at Armed Forces Medical College. Dr. Sharma trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville for her residency. Dr. Sharma (or staff) is conversant in Hindi.

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