2026 NPPES data Pediatrics Physician NPI 1720179609 MD
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CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD

Pediatrics Physician in SEATTLE, Washington. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD filed 1,723 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatrics Physician in SEATTLE, Washington, prescribing 91% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,723 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/27/2006

NPI 1720179609

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,723 126% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Washington

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — 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).

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5350 TALLMAN AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA, 98107, with a listed phone of (206) 320-3335. NPI 1720179609 was issued on 09/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHERMAN 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 1,723 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $165K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%. 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.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

5350 TALLMAN AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98107

Provider Details

NPI 1720179609
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD 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.

SWEDISH HEALTH SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD. To verify CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,723 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.

1,723
Total Claims
$165K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,868
Total Day Supply
113,111
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$129K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
34 (2.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.07
Gender Split
87% female / 13% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 82, 75-84: 68, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
147
Lisinopril
88
Levothyroxine Sodium
82
Gabapentin
81
Omeprazole
74
Hydrochlorothiazide
57
Losartan Potassium
48
Rosuvastatin Calcium
44
Trazodone Hcl
41
Fluticasone Propionate
38

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

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's 1,723 claims are above the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Washington

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's specialty?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in SEATTLE, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD wrote 1,723 Medicare Part D claims totaling $165K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD located?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD is located at 5350 TALLMAN AVE NW, SEATTLE, WA, 98107. Phone: (206) 320-3335.
What is CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's NPI number?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720179609, issued on 09/27/2006.
Does CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $129K in brand drug costs.
Does CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD accept Medicare?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,723 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's credentials?
CAROLYN SHERMAN, MD's NPI is 1720179609 with credentials MD. 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.
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.

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

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