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Nephrology

Sharica M. Brookins, MD

Works at hospitals in Augusta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Sharica M. Brookins, MD is a nephrologist at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. Phone: (706) 721-8623. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sharica M. Brookins had 93 Original Medicare patients and 334 services. NPI 1912264268. 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: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (706) 721‑8623
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col
  • Group practice: Wellstar Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine · graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sharica M. Brookins, 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 Sharica M. Brookins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharica M. Brookins 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 Sharica M. Brookins see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 93 Original Medicare patients and 334 services for Sharica M. Brookins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sharica M. Brookins's NPI number?
1912264268. 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 Sharica M. Brookins, 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 patients93
Services billed to Medicare334
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)219 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)53 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)22 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)22 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Heart failure71%
  • Diabetes62%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%

Hospitals where Sharica M. Brookins works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharica M. Brookins 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 Sharica M. Brookins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sharica M. Brookins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Augusta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMeharry Medical College School Of Medicine
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912264268
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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