Quick answers
- Does Sharon R. Kast accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharon R. Kast 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 Sharon R. Kast see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 307 Original Medicare patients and 345 services for Sharon R. Kast. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharon R. Kast's NPI number?
- 1740270081. 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 Sharon R. Kast, 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 | 307 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 345 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)279 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)36 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)20 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety26%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where Sharon R. Kast works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharon R. Kast 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.
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340023
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharon R. Kast is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1881 Pisgah Dr, Bldg AHendersonville, NC 28791 (828) 697‑4336
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharon R. Kast as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fletcher Hospital Inc305 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Hendersonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hendersonville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fletcher Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| School | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740270081 |
| 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