Quick answers
- Does Sherry R. Timmons accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sherry R. Timmons 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 Sherry R. Timmons see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 170 services for Sherry R. Timmons. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sherry R. Timmons's NPI number?
- 1427152420. 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 Sherry R. Timmons, 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 170 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)156 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sherry R. Timmons is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 322 Dental Science S Bldg S, College of DentistryIowa City, IA 52242 (319) 335‑7440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sherry R. Timmons as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
- Maxillofacial Surgeryalso
Other oral surgeons in Iowa City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa City, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State University of Iowa
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Dental school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427152420 |
| 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