Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sharon Tipler

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1538832712
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 4Th St Sw Ste 102
Hickory, NC 286022872
(828) 269-0773
Mailing address
2860 Meadow Creek Dr
Dallas, NC 280349209

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2025
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #29945

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538832712. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
265
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$10,907
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 245 64 $39
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 20 20 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 201. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 1 $24.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
210
Patients
89
Total drug cost
$7,557
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Trazodone Hcl Generic 35 22 $264
Aripiprazole Generic 29 15 $3,569
Olanzapine Generic 25 11 $1,566
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 24 14 $1,045
Buspirone Hcl Generic 23 15 $264
Fluoxetine Hcl Generic 20 0 $182
Sertraline Hcl Generic 18 12 $137
Mirtazapine Generic 13 0 $178
Lamotrigine Generic 12 0 $123
Divalproex Sodium Generic 11 0 $229

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sharon Tipler's medical specialty?
Dr. Sharon Tipler practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Sharon Tipler practice?
Dr. Sharon Tipler practices at 401 4Th St Sw Ste 102, Hickory, NC 286022872. Office phone: 8282690773.
What is Dr. Sharon Tipler's NPI?
Dr. Sharon Tipler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538832712, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sharon Tipler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Tipler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sharon Tipler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.