Quick answers
- Does James L. Sharpless Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Sharpless Jr. 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 James L. Sharpless Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 53 services for James L. Sharpless Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Sharpless Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588651467. 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 James L. Sharpless Jr., 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 53 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (64488)20 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)18 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Depression36%
Hospitals where James L. Sharpless Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Sharpless Jr. 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.
- Fmol Health | Our Lady of the LakeBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190064
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Sharpless Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Suite 301Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 214‑6438
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Sharpless Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc155 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesiology Group Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588651467 |
| 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