2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1326656315 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant in GARDNER, Massachusetts. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 302 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in GARDNER, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 302 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT filed 2,206 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GARDNER, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/16/2020

NPI 1326656315

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,206 179% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Physician Assistant share within Massachusetts

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

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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CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in GARDNER, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. NPI: 1326656315. 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 BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT credentials at 725 TIMPANY BLVD, GARDNER, MA, 01440, with a listed phone of (978) 632-8100. NPI 1326656315 was issued on 07/16/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARBER 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 2,206 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 302 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. 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

725 TIMPANY BLVD
GARDNER, MA 01440

Provider Details

NPI 1326656315
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/16/2020

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 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 ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. To verify CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM 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 Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 2,206 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.

2,206
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
302
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,384
Total Day Supply
126,902
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$160K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Opioid Claims
30 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
53

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
75% female / 25% male
Age Distribution
<65: 47, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 103, 85+: 33

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
140
Amlodipine Besylate
103
Lisinopril
93
Hydrochlorothiazide
82
Levothyroxine Sodium
79
Omeprazole
74
Metoprolol Succinate
57
Simvastatin
55
Eliquis
Apixaban
49
Losartan Potassium
48

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

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

CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's 2,206 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's specialty?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in GARDNER, Massachusetts. Credentials: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
How much does CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT wrote 2,206 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 302 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT located?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is located at 725 TIMPANY BLVD, GARDNER, MA, 01440. Phone: (978) 632-8100.
What is CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI number?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326656315, issued on 07/16/2020.
Does CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $160K in brand drug costs.
Does CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
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 CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT accept Medicare?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,206 Part D claims and 302 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's credentials?
CHERYL BARBER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT's NPI is 1326656315 with credentials PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. 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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