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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1245329804 MD
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Hampton, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, 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
827
Medicare Part D claims · 146 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
27%
generic claims · 65% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$93.18
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Cheryl Almirante, MD filed 827 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Hampton, Virginia, prescribing 27% generic.
- 827
- Part D claims, 2023
- 27%
- 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.
Cheryl Almirante, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
827 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Cheryl Almirante, 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 Cheryl Almirante, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
827 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Cheryl Almirante, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4001 COLISEUM DRIVE SUITE 310, Hampton, VA, 23666, with a listed phone of (757) 827-2115. NPI 1245329804 was issued on 10/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 827 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 146 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $540K in drug spend, split 65% brand-name and 27% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1245329804 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cheryl Almirante, 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.
Sentara Medical Group
Chesapeake, VA
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 Cheryl Almirante, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$93
Largest payer
Lilly USA, LLC
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 · Brand-heavy
Cheryl Almirante, MD - brand share 65.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
65% brand-name claims vs 27% generic, on 827 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.
827
Total Claims
$540K
Total Drug Cost
146
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,553
- Total Day Supply
- 45,381
- Brand vs Generic
- 65% brand / 27% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $523K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cheryl Almirante, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
88 claims
- Jardiance
Jardiance
70 claims
- Unithroid
Unithroid
57 claims
- Methimazole
Methimazole
52 claims
- Glimepiride
Glimepiride
37 claims
- Novolog Flexpen
Novolog Flexpen
37 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
36 claims
- Trulicity 32
Trulicity
32 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 88 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 70 |
| Unithroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 57 |
| Methimazole | 52 |
| Glimepiride | 37 |
| Novolog Flexpen Insulin Aspart | 37 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 36 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 32 |
| Humalog Kwikpen U-100 Insulin Lispro | 25 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Cheryl Almirante, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Cheryl Almirante, MD's 827 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almirante.
Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Rahman
MD
Winchester, VA
Dr. Robert Adler
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Samina Afreen
MD
Charlottesville, VA
Dr. Miriam Ahmad
M.D.
Falls Church, VA
Dr. Ahmed Al Dabbagh
MBCHB
Suffolk, VA
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Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheryl Almirante, MD's specialty? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Hampton, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Cheryl Almirante, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cheryl Almirante, MD wrote 827 Medicare Part D claims totaling $540K in drug costs for 146 beneficiaries.
Where is Cheryl Almirante, MD located? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD is located at 4001 COLISEUM DRIVE SUITE 310, Hampton, VA, 23666. Phone: (757) 827-2115.
What is Cheryl Almirante, MD's NPI number? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245329804, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does Cheryl Almirante, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD's prescribing is 65% brand-name and 27% generic drugs by claim count, with $523K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cheryl Almirante, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheryl Almirante, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Jardiance, Unithroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheryl Almirante, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 827 Part D claims and 146 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheryl Almirante, MD's credentials? ▼
Cheryl Almirante, MD's NPI is 1245329804 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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