Quick answers
- Does Sharika Talford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharika Talford 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 Sharika Talford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 362 services for Sharika Talford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharika Talford's NPI number?
- 1992301907. 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 Sharika Talford, 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 362 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)34 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)30 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)28 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)24 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Sharika Talford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharika Talford 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.
- KershawhealthCamden, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420048
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharika Talford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Palmetto Health Pkwy, Suite 104Columbia, SC 29212 (803) 820‑0005
- 182 C Sea Island PkwyBeaufort, SC 29907 (843) 322‑1933
- 2010 W Dekalb StCamden, SC 29020 (843) 322‑1933
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharika Talford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prisma Health Urgent Care of South Carolina PC169 clinicians in the group
- Lowcountry Urgent Care LLC81 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prisma Health Urgent Care of South Carolina PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992301907 |
| 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