Quick answers
- Does Sylvia J. Taggart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sylvia J. Taggart 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 Sylvia J. Taggart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 47 Original Medicare patients and 51 services for Sylvia J. Taggart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sylvia J. Taggart's NPI number?
- 1588939680. 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 Sylvia J. Taggart, 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 51 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making (99282)20 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)16 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 pressure74%
- Diabetes55%
- High cholesterol45%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Heart failure32%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Sylvia J. Taggart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sylvia J. Taggart 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.
- Commonwealth Health CenterGarapan, MP · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 660001
- J Arthur Dosher Memorial HospitalSouthport, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341327
Practice locations
Addresses where Sylvia J. Taggart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Lower Navy Hill RdSaipan, MP 96950 (670) 234‑8950
- 5130 Southport Supply Rd SE, Unit 101 1Southport, NC 28461 (910) 269‑2053
- 609 Richlands Hwy 6Jacksonville, NC 28540 (910) 455‑7888
- PO BoxSaipan, MP 96950
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sylvia J. Taggart as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Med First Immediate Care and Family Practice PA94 clinicians in the group
- Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, Northern Mariana Islands →
Other physician assistants in Saipan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saipan, MP — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Med First Immediate Care and Family Practice PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | George Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588939680 |
| 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