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CHERI FOLK, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner in SANFORD, North Carolina. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 223 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$854.66
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHERI FOLK, NP-C filed 4,179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in SANFORD, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$854.66
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.

CHERI FOLK, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,179 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about CHERI FOLK, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/21/2017

NPI 1679008288

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,179 286% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

CHERI FOLK, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1140 CARTHAGE ST STE B, SANFORD, NC, 27330, with a listed phone of (919) 499-5150. NPI 1679008288 was issued on 04/21/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FOLK 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 4,179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 223 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $407K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1140 CARTHAGE ST STE B
SANFORD, NC 27330

Provider Details

NPI 1679008288
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/21/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERI FOLK, NP-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.

DLP CENTRAL CAROLINA MEDICAL GROUP LLC
BROADWAY, NC

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 FOLK, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$855

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHERI FOLK, NP-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,179 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.

4,179
Total Claims
$407K
Total Drug Cost
223
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,019
Total Day Supply
260,000
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$323K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Opioid Claims
128 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
162

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.38
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 34, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERI FOLK, NP-C 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
237
Amlodipine Besylate
152
Levothyroxine Sodium
134
Metformin Hcl
133
Losartan Potassium
128
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
127
Omeprazole
114
Hydrochlorothiazide
102
Gabapentin
97
Furosemide
93

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How CHERI FOLK, NP-C fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERI FOLK, NP-C's 4,179 claims are above the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as FOLK.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERI FOLK, NP-C's specialty?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in SANFORD, North Carolina. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does CHERI FOLK, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERI FOLK, NP-C wrote 4,179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $407K in drug costs for 223 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERI FOLK, NP-C located?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C is located at 1140 CARTHAGE ST STE B, SANFORD, NC, 27330. Phone: (919) 499-5150.
What is CHERI FOLK, NP-C's NPI number?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679008288, issued on 04/21/2017.
Does CHERI FOLK, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $323K in brand drug costs.
Does CHERI FOLK, NP-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERI FOLK, NP-C had 128 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERI FOLK, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERI FOLK, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERI FOLK, NP-C accept Medicare?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,179 Part D claims and 223 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERI FOLK, NP-C's credentials?
CHERI FOLK, NP-C's NPI is 1679008288 with credentials NP-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.
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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