Quick answers
- Does Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 141 Original Medicare patients and 485 services for Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler's NPI number?
- 1235662792. 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 Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler, 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 | 141 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 485 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)206 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)106 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)98 services
- Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes (99498)72 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Anxiety48%
Hospitals where Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler 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.
- Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical CenterWilmington, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340141
Practice locations
Addresses where Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1314 3rd AveConway, SC 29526 (843) 848‑6480
- 1414 Physicians DrWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 796‑7900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Maria De Lourdes L. Sturchler as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated26 clinicians in the group
- Lifecare Supportive Medicine Incorporated21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Careprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Find other Hospice/Palliative Care doctors in South Carolina →
Other palliative care doctors in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lower Cape Fear Hospice Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235662792 |
| 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