Sharon Kay Gehringer, PA-C
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Sharon Kay Gehringer is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Sharon Kay Gehringer, PA-C in person in Santa Cruz or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 29+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and substance use (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 662dNPPES updated 2024-07-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.24%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.24% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
47
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
706
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $118k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-39%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Sharon Kay Gehringer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sharon Kay Gehringer for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, substance use counseling — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sharon Kay Gehringer
NPI records show Dr. Gehringer as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 454-2080.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sharon Kay Gehringer
Practice Location
115a Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2131
Mailing Address
115a Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2131
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