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General Practice

Teresa Sherard, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Teresa Sherard, MD is a general practitioner at 504 W Broadway Ave, Ava, MO 65608. Phone: (417) 683-5739. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Teresa Sherard had 50 Original Medicare patients and 158 services. NPI 1649332545. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General practitioner (Medicare lists General Practice)
  • Address: 504 W Broadway Ave, Ava, MO 65608 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (417) 683‑5739
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cox Medical Centers
  • Group practice: Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc.
  • Medical school: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Teresa Sherard, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Teresa Sherard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Teresa Sherard 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 Teresa Sherard see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 158 services for Teresa Sherard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Teresa Sherard's NPI number?
1649332545. 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 Teresa Sherard, 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 patients50
Services billed to Medicare158
Different services or procedures29
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)14 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%
  • High cholesterol58%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Anxiety28%

Hospitals where Teresa Sherard works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Teresa Sherard 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Teresa Sherard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Teresa Sherard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc.24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general practitioners in Missouri

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Douglas County Public Health Services Group, Inc.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649332545
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians