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SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) in GROVER BEACH, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC is a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) ([object Object]) practicing in GROVER BEACH, California .

What stands out: SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC specializes in Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) and practices in GROVER BEACH, California, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/18/2019

NPI 1174089833

Primary specialty

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)

Niche

3,558 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in California

How Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) share within California

1. Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC is a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider practicing in GROVER BEACH, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: IBCLC. NPI: 1174089833. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider holding IBCLC credentials at 240 SARATOGA AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA, 93433, with a listed phone of (661) 645-2234. NPI 1174089833 was issued on 02/18/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GROSS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,558 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 519 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

240 SARATOGA AVE
GROVER BEACH, CA 93433

Provider Details

NPI 1174089833
Specialty Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
Credentials IBCLC
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/18/2019

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC. To verify SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Overview

How SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC fits within the Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) landscape nationally.

3,558
Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Non-RN)
519
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GROSS.

Compare Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's specialty?
SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC specializes in Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) and practices in GROVER BEACH, California. Credentials: IBCLC.
Where is SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC located?
SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC is located at 240 SARATOGA AVE, GROVER BEACH, CA, 93433. Phone: (661) 645-2234.
What is SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's NPI number?
SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174089833, issued on 02/18/2019.
How many Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers are there in the US?
There are 3,558 Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Non-RN) provider writes 519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC accept Medicare?
SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's credentials?
SHERYL GROSS, IBCLC's NPI is 1174089833 with credentials IBCLC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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