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
- 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
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $24.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.