Sharon R Kast, N. P.
Sharon R Kast is a Nurse Practitioner based in Hendersonville, NC with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sharon R Kast, N. P. practices as part of a group nurse practitioner practice in Hendersonville, NC. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
50 Hospital Dr Ste 1d, Hendersonville, NC 28792-5243
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44.9%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
355
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
119
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
539
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $326k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Sharon R Kast's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
Po Box 1869, Fletcher, NC 28732-1869
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Sharon R Kast
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sharon R Kast for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hendersonville 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 R Kast
Dr. Kast is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hendersonville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 684-2234.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sharon R Kast
Practice Location
50 Hospital Dr Ste 1d, Hendersonville, NC 28792-5243
Mailing Address
Po Box 1869, Fletcher, NC 28732-1869
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