2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1023689247 MPAS
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CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS

Physician Assistant in FARGO, North Dakota. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 283 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FARGO, North Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 283 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS filed 2,525 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FARGO, North Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2021

NPI 1023689247

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,525 220% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Physician Assistant share within North Dakota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in FARGO, North Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MPAS. NPI: 1023689247. 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.

CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding MPAS credentials at 2586 PACIFIC DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103, with a listed phone of (701) 715-6286. NPI 1023689247 was issued on 07/08/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWELL 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 2,525 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 283 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $161K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%. 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.

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

2586 PACIFIC DR S
FARGO, ND 58103

Provider Details

NPI 1023689247
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials MPAS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS 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.

INNOVIS HEALTH LLC
FARGO, ND

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,525 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.

2,525
Total Claims
$161K
Total Drug Cost
283
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,987
Total Day Supply
172,627
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$122K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Opioid Claims
76 (3.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.08
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 90, 85+: 29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
167
Levothyroxine Sodium
149
Lisinopril
125
Losartan Potassium
105
Omeprazole
92
Gabapentin
91
Amlodipine Besylate
67
Hydrochlorothiazide
60
Prednisone
49
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
46

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's 2,525 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in North Dakota

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's specialty?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in FARGO, North Dakota. Credentials: MPAS.
How much does CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS wrote 2,525 Medicare Part D claims totaling $161K in drug costs for 283 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS located?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS is located at 2586 PACIFIC DR S, FARGO, ND, 58103. Phone: (701) 715-6286.
What is CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's NPI number?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023689247, issued on 07/08/2021.
Does CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $122K in brand drug costs.
Does CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS had 76 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.0%.
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 CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS accept Medicare?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,525 Part D claims and 283 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's credentials?
CHERIE DOWELL, MPAS's NPI is 1023689247 with credentials MPAS. 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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