Quick answers
- Does Sharon P. Deskins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharon P. Deskins 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 P. Deskins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 380 Original Medicare patients and 1,302 services for Sharon P. Deskins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharon P. Deskins's NPI number?
- 1275592537. 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 P. Deskins, 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 | 380 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,302 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)446 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)210 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)165 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)158 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)62 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Hospitals where Sharon P. Deskins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharon P. Deskins 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.
- Corewell Health Watervliet HospitalWatervliet, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230078
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharon P. Deskins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983‑8300
- 31 N Saint Joseph AveNiles, MI 49120
- 3950 Hollywood RdSaint Joseph, MI 49085
- 400 Medical Park DrWatervliet, MI 49098 (269) 463‑3600
- 9623 Red Arrow HwyBridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465‑6050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharon P. Deskins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lakeland Medical Practices281 clinicians in the group
- Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet66 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Saint Joseph
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Joseph, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lakeland Medical Practices
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275592537 |
| 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