Quick answers
- Does Emma Laura Makatura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Emma Laura Makatura 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 Emma Laura Makatura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,551 Original Medicare patients and 9,107 services for Emma Laura Makatura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Emma Laura Makatura's NPI number?
- 1902478357. 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 Emma Laura Makatura, 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 | 1,551 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,107 |
| Different services or procedures | 59 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth (11103)1,505 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,271 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)1,107 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)923 services
- Amnioarmor, per square centimeter (Q4188)474 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety21%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Emma Laura Makatura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Emma Laura Makatura 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.
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
Practice locations
Addresses where Emma Laura Makatura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 176 Dermis AveHardeeville, SC 29927 (843) 208‑2055
- 900 Mohawk St, Suite ESavannah, GA 31419 (912) 925‑0067
- 900 Mohawk St ESavannah, GA 31419
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Emma Laura Makatura as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sidney P Smith MD PC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
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Other physician assistants in Hardeeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hardeeville, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sidney P Smith MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902478357 |
| 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