Quick answers
- Does Joel H. Sugarman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel H. Sugarman 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 Joel H. Sugarman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 657 Original Medicare patients and 3,645 services for Joel H. Sugarman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joel H. Sugarman's NPI number?
- 1720039399. 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 Joel H. Sugarman, 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 | 657 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,645 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,031 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)544 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)516 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)353 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)336 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel H. Sugarman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 129 Sherlock DrStatesville, NC 28625 (704) 838‑8245
- 138 Sherlock DrStatesville, NC 28625 (704) 873‑1021
- 140 Leaning Oak Dr, Suite 101Mooresville, NC 28117 (704) 658‑9730
- 142 Sherlock DrStatesville, NC 28625 (704) 838‑8256
- 152 Sherlock DrStatesville, NC 28625 (704) 838‑8210
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel H. Sugarman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Piedmont Healthcare PA223 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Piedmont Healthcare PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720039399 |
| 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
- 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