Quick answers
- Does Melody J. Sherwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melody J. Sherwood 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 Melody J. Sherwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 225 Original Medicare patients and 625 services for Melody J. Sherwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melody J. Sherwood's NPI number?
- 1508079740. 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 Melody J. Sherwood, 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 | 225 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 625 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)142 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)86 services
- Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device (93750)58 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)42 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)32 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%
- Heart failure75%
- Chronic kidney disease69%
- Ischemic heart disease64%
- Diabetes58%
Hospitals where Melody J. Sherwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melody J. Sherwood 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - DallasDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450851
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450032
- CHRISTUS St Michael Health SystemTexarkana, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450801
Practice locations
Addresses where Melody J. Sherwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1901 Medi Park Dr, Suite 2051Amarillo, TX 79106 (214) 820‑2050
- 3500 Gaston Ave, Fl 1Dallas, TX 75246 (972) 817‑6100
- 4001 Worth StDallas, TX 75246
- 611 N Hall St, 400 Baylor Scott and White Cardiology ConsultDallas, TX 75226 (469) 800‑7400
- 821 N Coleman St, Suite 100Prosper, TX 75078 (469) 800‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melody J. Sherwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthtexas Provider Network2,697 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other cardiologists in Amarillo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Amarillo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthtexas Provider Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508079740 |
| 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