Quick answers
- Does William D. Sharpe accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William D. Sharpe 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 William D. Sharpe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,526 Original Medicare patients and 1,845 services for William D. Sharpe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William D. Sharpe's NPI number?
- 1588624738. 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 William D. Sharpe, 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 | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,845 |
| Different services or procedures | 100 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)315 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)125 services
- Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (72197)112 services
- Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body (78306)100 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)90 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis55%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)33%
- Diabetes31%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where William D. Sharpe works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William D. Sharpe 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.
- Citizens Memorial HospitalBolivar, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260195
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260094
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- Cox Monett HospitalMonett, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261329
- Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260065
Practice locations
Addresses where William D. Sharpe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1001 E Primrose, Ferrell Duncan ClinicSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 875‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William D. Sharpe as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers232 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Nuclear Medicinealso
Other radiologists in Springfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Springfield, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588624738 |
| 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