Quick answers
- Does Sharon K. Gehringer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharon K. Gehringer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sharon K. Gehringer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 70 Original Medicare patients and 425 services for Sharon K. Gehringer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharon K. Gehringer's NPI number?
- 1053423608. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sharon K. Gehringer, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 70 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 425 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)150 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)41 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)23 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)19 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol44%
- Depression37%
- Anxiety36%
- Arthritis29%
- COPD29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharon K. Gehringer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1080 Emeline AveSanta Cruz, CA 95060
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Santa Cruz
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1053423608 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians