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DR. JOANNA SHARPLESS M.D.
NPI 1629465851
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in San Francisco, CA

Active since April 26, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
505 PARNASSUS AVE # 14L, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143(415) 476-4838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2021, Aug 21, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Joanna Sharpless M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOANNA SHARPLESS M.D. (NPI 1629465851) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A172467) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629465851
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOANNA SHARPLESSCredential: M.D.
Location Address505 PARNASSUS AVE # 14LSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204
Mailing Address505 Parnassus Ave # 14lSan Francisco, CA 94143-2204 · (415) 476-4838
Phone(415) 476-4838
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSWarren Alpert Medical School Of Brown UniversityGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1629465851 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A172467✔ Licensed in MA · 279549
Definition
A family 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.
505 PARNASSUS AVE # 14L, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401 · Phone (718) 920-4321
Location 2330 Brookline Ave # Y100Boston, MA 02215 · Phone (617) 667-1320

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joanna Sharpless 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 ID8022368745
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210518001580
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
77 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
44 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
29 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94143 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ADRIA POH-MING LAM
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
505 PARNASSUS AVE # 14L
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94143
San Francisco County (415) 476-4838

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 Joanna Sharpless's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joanna Sharpless is 1629465851. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2015.

Where is Joanna Sharpless located?

Joanna Sharpless practices at 505 Parnassus Ave # 14L, San Francisco, CA 94143. The listed phone number is (415) 476-4838.

What is Joanna Sharpless's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Joanna Sharpless enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joanna Sharpless 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joanna Sharpless was last updated on May 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.