2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1326492869 M.D
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CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D

Dermatology Physician in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas. 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
278
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
MIPS score
82.0805/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$817.04
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D is a Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 278 claims across 112 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0805/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $817.04 across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.0805 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 278 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2016

NPI 1326492869

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

278 62% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

MIPS final score

82.0805/100 1.0194999999999936% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Dermatology Physician share within Arkansas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.0805/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.0805/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.1%
MIPS final score (Dermatology Physician) — 82.0805/100 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.

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).

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D is a Dermatology Physician provider practicing in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1326492869. 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.

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 901 SE PLAZA AVE STE 5, BENTONVILLE, AR, 72712, with a listed phone of (479) 273-3376. NPI 1326492869 was issued on 04/21/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CUNNINGHAM 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 278 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend. 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 82.0805/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.5503, Cost 46.718), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

901 SE PLAZA AVE STE 5
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

Provider Details

NPI 1326492869
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.0805
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.5503
Quality
46.718
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D 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.

PREMIER DERMATOLOGY SERVICES PLLC
BENTONVILLE, AR
TRUE DERMATOLOGY PLLC
BENTONVILLE, AR

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 CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$817

Largest payer

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

278
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
355
Total Day Supply
9,429
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.92
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
38
Triamcinolone Acetonide
33
Finasteride
28
Doxycycline Hyclate
27
Hydrocortisone
19
Clobetasol Propionate
18
Betamethasone Dipropionate
14
Metronidazole
13
Clindamycin Phosphate
11

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's 278 claims are below the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's specialty?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in BENTONVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D.
How much does CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D wrote 278 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
What is CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's Medicare quality score?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.0805/100 (Quality: 93.5503, Cost: 46.718). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D located?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D is located at 901 SE PLAZA AVE STE 5, BENTONVILLE, AR, 72712. Phone: (479) 273-3376.
What is CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's NPI number?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326492869, issued on 04/21/2016.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D accept Medicare?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 278 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's credentials?
CHERI CUNNINGHAM, M.D's NPI is 1326492869 with credentials M.D. 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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