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Cherith Rickels, APRN

Nurse Practitioner in Tampa, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 87,227 in Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
32.9/100
▼ 50 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$469.76
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Cherith Rickels, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 32.9/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

32.9/100
MIPS score · -50 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing
$469.76
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.

Cherith Rickels, APRN's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

33 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where Cherith Rickels, APRN sits

This provider among nurse practitioner peers

Across the 13,476 nurse practitioner providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cherith Rickels, APRN writes more Part D claims than 71% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 1% — placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

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volume — percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Cherith Rickels, APRN — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 71 · MIPS quality — percentile: 1
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one nurse practitioner peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cherith Rickels, APRN. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

What does the federal data show about Cherith Rickels, APRN?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2021

NPI 1194318733

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,012 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

MIPS final score

32.9/100 50.2 pts vs avg

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor — 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist — 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist — 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Nurse Practitioner — 1.8%Nurse Practitioner1.8%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Cherith Rickels, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nurse Practitioner national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
32.9/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 32.9/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%32.9%
MIPS final score (Nurse Practitioner) — 32.9/100 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).

Cherith Rickels, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 13330 USF LAUREL DR, Tampa, FL, 33612, with a listed phone of (813) 821-8038. NPI 1194318733 was issued on 02/15/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Rickels 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 1,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $319K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 32.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15.9, Cost 57.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

13330 USF LAUREL DR
Tampa, FL 33612

Provider Details

NPI 1194318733
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/15/2021

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

32.8708
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15.8711
Quality
57.8768
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 Cherith Rickels, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$470

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Cherith Rickels, APRN. To verify Cherith Rickels, APRN's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Cherith Rickels, APRN — brand share 29.0%
Nurse Practitioner average

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 1,012 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.

1,012
Total Claims
$319K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,274
Total Day Supply
67,757
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$304K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.19
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 101, 75-84: 51, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Cherith Rickels, APRN 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
98
Metoprolol Succinate
74
Atorvastatin Calcium
67
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
60
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
58
Carvedilol
52
Repatha Sureclick
Evolocumab
45
Losartan Potassium
42
Lisinopril
40
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
39

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Cherith Rickels, APRN 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

Cherith Rickels, APRN's 1,012 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Florida

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

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

Before you book an appointment

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cherith Rickels, APRN's specialty?
Cherith Rickels, APRN specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Tampa, Florida. Credentials: APRN.
How much does Cherith Rickels, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cherith Rickels, APRN wrote 1,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $319K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
What is Cherith Rickels, APRN's Medicare quality score?
Cherith Rickels, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 32.9/100 (Quality: 15.9, Cost: 57.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cherith Rickels, APRN located?
Cherith Rickels, APRN is located at 13330 USF LAUREL DR, Tampa, FL, 33612. Phone: (813) 821-8038.
What is Cherith Rickels, APRN's NPI number?
Cherith Rickels, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194318733, issued on 02/15/2021.
Does Cherith Rickels, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cherith Rickels, APRN's prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $304K in brand drug costs.
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 Cherith Rickels, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cherith Rickels, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cherith Rickels, APRN accept Medicare?
Cherith Rickels, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,012 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cherith Rickels, APRN's credentials?
Cherith Rickels, APRN's NPI is 1194318733 with credentials APRN. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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