Quick answers
- Does Sherman A. Yeargan Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sherman A. Yeargan Iii 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 Sherman A. Yeargan Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 136 Original Medicare patients and 715 services for Sherman A. Yeargan Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sherman A. Yeargan Iii's NPI number?
- 1962421917. 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 Sherman A. Yeargan Iii, 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 715 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)201 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)165 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)69 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)58 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)46 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sherman A. Yeargan Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5725 Oleander Dr, Suite E4Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 769‑7878
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962421917 |
| 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
- 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