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SUNSHINE E. BARHORST NP
NPI 1356698252
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Cincinnati, OH

Active since August 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
234 GOODMAN ST, CINCINNATI, OH 45219(513) 584-1000(513) 558-4309 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2020, Dec 27, 2019, Aug 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Sunshine E. Barhorst Np NPPES

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

SUNSHINE E. BARHORST NP (NPI 1356698252) is an individual gerontology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (APRNCNP13624) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356698252
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameSUNSHINE E. BARHORSTCredential: NP
Location Address234 GOODMAN STCincinnati, OH 45219-2364
Mailing AddressPo Box 636256, Central CredentialingCincinnati, OH 45263-6256 · (513) 585-5504 · Fax (513) 585-5511
Phone(513) 584-1000
Fax(513) 558-4309
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1356698252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License✔ Licensed in OH · APRNCNP13624
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License APRNCNP13624 (OH)
234 GOODMAN ST, Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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

Sunshine E. Barhorst Np 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 ID1052560042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121008000433
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sunshine Barhorst reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC
Same address
Family Medicine
3188 BELLEVUE AVE
Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801840434 (513) 584-1000

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
178 services92 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360003
Location3188 Bellevue AvenueCincinnati, OH 45219 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45219 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
$84.72 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $21.18 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

78.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.86

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
1 supplier16 claims4,890 services$1.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers105 claims17,290 services$0.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers37 claims5,305 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers78 claims10,962 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
6 suppliers105 claims105 services$17.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
7 suppliers153 claims153 services$11.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ALEXANDER TOPALA MD
Anesthesiology
234 GOODMAN ST, MAIL LOCATION 0796
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-1000
MELISSA T WESLEY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-4194
DR. SAURABH CHANDRA MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-1000
JOSEPH D PANDISCIA PA-C
Physician Assistant
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 475-8690
RACHEL BEAUPRE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 GOODMAN ST, THORACIC SURGERY
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-1387
KATIE DEAN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-4194
MICHELLE CHAPMAN
Anesthesiology
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 558-6356
KAYLA BERTKE
Pharmacist
234 GOODMAN ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45219
Hamilton County (513) 584-3468

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 Sunshine Barhorst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sunshine Barhorst is 1356698252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2012.

Where is Sunshine Barhorst located?

Sunshine Barhorst practices at 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH 45219. The listed phone number is (513) 584-1000.

What is Sunshine Barhorst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Sunshine Barhorst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sunshine Barhorst 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 organization bills Medicare for Sunshine Barhorst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sunshine Barhorst reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company, LLC (Cincinnati, OH). The 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 Sunshine Barhorst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sunshine Barhorst accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 2 other insurers list Sunshine Barhorst 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 Sunshine Barhorst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sunshine Barhorst is affiliated with University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sunshine Barhorst was last updated on August 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years 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.