Quick answers
- Does Sharon M. Palmer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharon M. Palmer 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 M. Palmer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 183 Original Medicare patients and 27,517 services for Sharon M. Palmer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharon M. Palmer's NPI number?
- 1144283714. 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 M. Palmer, 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 | 183 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 27,517 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,680 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less (96365)107 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour (96366)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)93 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)70 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol69%
- Arthritis46%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Sharon M. Palmer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharon M. Palmer at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Piedmont Augusta HospitalAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110028
- Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med ColAugusta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110034
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharon M. Palmer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1220 W Wheeler PkwyAugusta, GA 30909 (706) 721‑8623
- 1321 Interstate PkwyAugusta, GA 30909 (706) 945‑0810
- 3324 Peach Orchard RdAugusta, GA 30906
- 4244 Washington RdEvans, GA 30809
- 5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Suite 220Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 424‑8222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharon M. Palmer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group
- Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC371 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loma Linda University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144283714 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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