2026 NPPES data Registered Dietitian NPI 1740376367 PHD., RD., LDN
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CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN

Registered Dietitian in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN is a Registered Dietitian in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1740376367

Primary specialty

Registered Dietitian

High-volume

64,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Registered Dietitian compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Registered Dietitian share within Louisiana

1. Registered Dietitian42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Registered Dietitian share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Registered Dietitian (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Registered Dietitian) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Registered Dietitian) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN is a Registered Dietitian provider practicing in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHD., RD., LDN. NPI: 1740376367. 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.

CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Registered Dietitian provider holding PHD., RD., LDN credentials at 7801 SCENIC HIGHWAY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70807, with a listed phone of (225) 354-4404. NPI 1740376367 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATKINSON 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Registered Dietitian providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Registered Dietitian is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,100 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 696 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

7801 SCENIC HIGHWAY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70807

Provider Details

NPI 1740376367
Specialty Registered Dietitian
Credentials PHD., RD., LDN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

Registered Dietitian Overview

How CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN fits within the Registered Dietitian landscape nationally.

64,100
Registered Dietitian Providers in US
55
States with Registered Dietitian
696
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Registered Dietitian Providers in Louisiana

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

Compare Registered Dietitian nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN's specialty?
CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN specializes in Registered Dietitian and practices in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Credentials: PHD., RD., LDN.
Where is CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN located?
CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN is located at 7801 SCENIC HIGHWAY, BATON ROUGE, LA, 70807. Phone: (225) 354-4404.
What is CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN's NPI number?
CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740376367, issued on 10/04/2006.
How many Registered Dietitian providers are there in the US?
There are 64,100 Registered Dietitian providers across 55 states in the US. The average Registered Dietitian provider writes 696 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN accept Medicare?
CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN's credentials?
CHERYL ATKINSON, PHD., RD., LDN's NPI is 1740376367 with credentials PHD., RD., LDN. 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.
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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