Quick answers
- Does Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento 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 Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 996 services for Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento's NPI number?
- 1740036938. 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 Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento, 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 | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 996 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)546 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)216 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)209 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%
- Depression75%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia74%
- Anxiety61%
- Diabetes59%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 939 Springdale DrClinton, SC 29325 (910) 742‑9243
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ma Melissa R. Sarmiento as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lifesource of North Carolina178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Clinton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clinton, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lifesource of North Carolina
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740036938 |
| 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