Quick answers
- Does Richard S. Sherman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard S. Sherman 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 Richard S. Sherman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 902 Original Medicare patients and 12,773 services for Richard S. Sherman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard S. Sherman's NPI number?
- 1841245644. 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 Richard S. Sherman, 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 | 902 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,773 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)4,805 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,568 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)1,076 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)849 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)837 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%
- Arthritis70%
- High blood pressure61%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Richard S. Sherman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard S. Sherman 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.
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston HospitalEvanston, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140010
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard S. Sherman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 900 Rand Rd, Suite 300Des Plaines, IL 60016
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Des Plaines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Plaines, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841245644 |
| 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