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ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C

Physician Assistant in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 310 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.2238/100
▼ 11 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.3K
81 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.2238/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.2238/100
MIPS score · -11 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
81%
generic prescribing
$1.3K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

72 10th percentile higher than 10% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/22/2009

NPI 1730418757

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,457 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

72.2238/100 10.876199999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.2238/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 72.2238/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.2%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 72.2238/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DC, PA-C. NPI: 1730418757. 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.

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding DC, PA-C credentials at 50 GAYLORD FARM RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 284-2802. NPI 1730418757 was issued on 12/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHERRY 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 1,457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $253K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.2238/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 99.2533, Cost 85.5926), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

50 GAYLORD FARM RD
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1730418757
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials DC, PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/22/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

72.2238
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
99.2533
Quality
85.5926
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GAYLORD HOSPITAL, INC.
WALLINGFORD, CT
SPINE AND PAIN INSTITUTE AT MIDSTATE LLC
MERIDEN, CT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.3K

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 1,457 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,457
Total Claims
$253K
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,699
Total Day Supply
46,422
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$144K
Generic Drug Cost
$109K
Opioid Claims
923 (63.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.89
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 87, 65-74: 134, 75-84: 63, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
151
Hydromorphone Hcl
134
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
118
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
114
Gabapentin
104
Tramadol Hcl
87
Buprenorphine
78
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
68
Pregabalin
67
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
56

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's 1,457 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's specialty?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: DC, PA-C.
How much does ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C wrote 1,457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $253K in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
What is ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.2238/100 (Quality: 99.2533, Cost: 85.5926). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C located?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C is located at 50 GAYLORD FARM RD, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 284-2802.
What is ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's NPI number?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730418757, issued on 12/22/2009.
Does ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $144K in brand drug costs.
Does ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C had 923 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.3%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydromorphone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C accept Medicare?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,457 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's credentials?
ANTON CHERRY, DC, PA-C's NPI is 1730418757 with credentials DC, PA-C. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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