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DR. SHERARD T. HOUSTON M.D.
NPI 1215933718
Emergency Medicine in Greenville, SC

Active since June 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR, GREENVILLE, SC 29601(864) 255-1111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 7, 2026, Jan 9, 2025, May 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sherard T. Houston M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHERARD T. HOUSTON M.D. (NPI 1215933718) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (023318) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215933718
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHERARD T. HOUSTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 SAINT FRANCIS DRGreenville, SC 29601-3955
Mailing Address1 Saint Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601-3955 · (864) 255-1111
Phone(864) 255-1111
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 7, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1215933718 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 023318✔ Licensed in FL · ME95946✔ Licensed in TX · Q4981
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR, Greenville, SC 29601
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Sherard T. Houston M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidT74283SC
Medicaid275492402FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sherard T. Houston M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759273501
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040326000358, I20090706000445, I20150929001370, I20250926001309
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

14

Medicare enrollment records show Sherard Houston reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cep America LLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629817630 (864) 255-1000
Vituity-South Carolina LLC
0.1 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194328724 (864) 255-1000
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
60 mi
Emergency Medicine
2669 KINARD ST
Newberry, SC 29108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891219887 (803) 276-7570
Emergency Coverage, LLC
89 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 557 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200
Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of South Carolina LLC
95 mi
Emergency Medicine
302 UNIVERSITY PKWY
Aiken, SC 29801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730636168 (803) 641-5000
Montgomery Emergency Group, LLC
182 mi
Emergency Medicine
1 MEADOWS PKWY
Vidalia, GA 30474
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861773764 (912) 535-5555
Acs Primary Care Physicians - Southeast PC
219 mi
Emergency Medicine
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861430555 (843) 692-1000
Emergency Associates Of Central Texas PA
928 mi
Emergency Medicine
2201 S CLEAR CREEK RD
Killeen, TX 76549
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215418280 (865) 693-1000
Longhorn Emergency Medical Associates PA
945 mi
Emergency Medicine
919 E 32ND ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649669672 (925) 251-6901
Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC
1,014 mi
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245938729 (210) 575-4000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
352 services345 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
148 services146 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
122 services118 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
114 services112 patients
Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.
27 services26 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vidalia, GA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110128
LocationOne Meadows ParkwayVidalia, GA 30474 · Toombs County
Emergency services

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340013
Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420023
LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Newberry County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newberry, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number420053
Location2669 Kinard St PO Box 497Newberry, SC 29108 · Newberry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Coastal Carolina Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hardeeville, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number420101
Location1000 Medical Center DriveHardeeville, SC 29927 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost87.79

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JUDD TRENT WILLIAMS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1007
MARK D NAQUIN MD
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1000
PAULA BENAVIDES BELTRAN CST/CSFA
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1073
MRS. LAURA MARCELA ALONSO-PRICE MSN, LISW-CP, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 380-0555
BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP GREENVILLE PRIMARY CARE LLC
Family Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 603-6099
JOHN D SHERBERT MD
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1000
MRS. SUZANNE BOGGS TURNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1073
DARSHAN SHROFF MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Greenville County (864) 255-1007

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 Sherard Houston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sherard Houston is 1215933718. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2005. The provider is also known as Dr. Sherard T. Houston M.D..

Where is Sherard Houston located?

Sherard Houston practices at 1 Saint Francis Dr, Greenville, SC 29601. The listed phone number is (864) 255-1111.

What is Sherard Houston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Sherard Houston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sherard Houston is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sherard Houston's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sherard Houston reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Cep America LLC (Greenville, SC), Vituity-South Carolina LLC (Greenville, SC), Newberry County Memorial Hospital (Newberry, SC), Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN), Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine Of South Carolina LLC (Aiken, SC) and 9 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sherard Houston's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sherard Houston accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health and 3 other insurers list Sherard Houston as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sherard Houston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sherard Houston is affiliated with Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, St Francis-Downtown, Newberry County Memorial Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sherard Houston was last updated on January 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.