DR. SHARON TAPPER M.D.
NPI 1053400408
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA

Active since October 12, 2006
2850 COMMERCIAL XING, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065(831) 458-5511(831) 458-5570 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Sharon Tapper M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SHARON TAPPER M.D. (NPI 1053400408) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (G57735) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She maintains a secondary practice location in Bakersfield and is a graduate of University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053400408
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHARON TAPPERCredential: M.D.
Location Address2850 COMMERCIAL XINGSanta Cruz, CA 95065-1702
Mailing Address2350 W El Camino Real, 2nd FloorMountain View, CA 94040-6203 · (831) 458-5511
Fax(831) 458-5570
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2021
NPI 1053400408 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License Licensed in CA · G57735
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License G57735 (CA)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14900 California Ave Ste 210BBakersfield, CA 93309-7080 · Phone (866) 949-0108

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Sharon Tapper M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5890750004
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041130000535

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Nurse Practitioner
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Internal Medicine
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Social Worker (Clinical)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065
Social Worker (Clinical)
2850 COMMERCIAL XING
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sharon Tapper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Tapper is 1053400408. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Sharon Tapper located?

Sharon Tapper practices at 2850 Commercial Xing, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. The listed phone number is (831) 458-5511.

What is Sharon Tapper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Sharon Tapper enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sharon Tapper is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sharon Tapper was last updated on December 16, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.