2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1295836120 MD
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CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD

Family Medicine Physician in KAPOLEI, Hawaii. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD filed 5,176 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in KAPOLEI, Hawaii, prescribing 86% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
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.

CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,176 Top 6% higher than 94% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHERIE RAFFELSON, 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 CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1295836120

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,176 51% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Hawaii

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Hawaii providers

Hawaii providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Hawaii

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 401 KAMOKILA BLVD, KAPOLEI, HI, 96707, with a listed phone of (808) 432-3600. NPI 1295836120 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAFFELSON 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 5,176 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,597 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $353K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

401 KAMOKILA BLVD
KAPOLEI, HI 96707

Provider Details

NPI 1295836120
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERIE RAFFELSON, 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.

HAWAII PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP INC
HONOLULU, HI

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 RAFFELSON, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,176 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.

5,176
Total Claims
$353K
Total Drug Cost
1,597
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,255
Total Day Supply
391,684
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$266K
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 66, 65-74: 708, 75-84: 606, 85+: 217

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERIE RAFFELSON, 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
740
Lisinopril
325
Losartan Potassium
312
Amlodipine Besylate
238
Levothyroxine Sodium
194
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
161
Metformin Hcl
153
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
149
Allopurinol
138
Atenolol
111

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's 5,176 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Hawaii

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's specialty?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in KAPOLEI, Hawaii. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD wrote 5,176 Medicare Part D claims totaling $353K in drug costs for 1,597 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD located?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD is located at 401 KAMOKILA BLVD, KAPOLEI, HI, 96707. Phone: (808) 432-3600.
What is CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's NPI number?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295836120, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $266K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD accept Medicare?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,176 Part D claims and 1,597 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's credentials?
CHERIE RAFFELSON, MD's NPI is 1295836120 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.

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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