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Nephrology

Richard A. Sherman, MD

Works at hospitals in New Brunswick, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Richard A. Sherman, MD is a nephrologist at 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, Rutgers Health Rwj Ped Nephrology, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Phone: (732) 828-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard A. Sherman had 22 Original Medicare patients and 33 services. NPI 1902826209. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl, Rutgers Health Rwj Ped Nephrology, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (732) 828‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
  • Group practice: Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 1975 (51 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard A. Sherman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Richard A. Sherman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard A. 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 A. Sherman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Richard A. Sherman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard A. Sherman's NPI number?
1902826209. 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 A. 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 patients22
Services billed to Medicare33
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Ischemic heart disease59%
  • Heart failure55%

Hospitals where Richard A. Sherman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard A. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard A. Sherman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard A. Sherman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program391 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in New Jersey →

Other nephrologists in New Brunswick

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in New Brunswick →

Other clinicians in Rutgers Health-Rwj Scleroderma Program

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1975 (51 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1902826209
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians