2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1942419643 M.D.
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CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.

Specialist in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
52K
Medicare Part D claims · 576 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$461.47
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. filed 52,386 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, prescribing 89% generic.

52K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$461.47
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.

CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

52,386 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

What does the federal data show about CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/21/2007

NPI 1942419643

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

52,386 3454% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Specialist share within Alabama

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding M.D. credentials at 333 WHITESPORT DR., HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 880-9345. NPI 1942419643 was issued on 05/21/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BAZZLE 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 52,386 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 576 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

333 WHITESPORT DR.
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1942419643
Specialty Specialist
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/21/2007

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 BAZZLE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$461

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 52,386 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.

52,386
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
576
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
59,234
Total Day Supply
732,021
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$635K
Opioid Claims
502 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
547

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 52, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 182, 85+: 98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. 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
2,347
Pantoprazole Sodium
2,249
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,957
Trazodone Hcl
1,772
Sertraline Hcl
1,690
Potassium Chloride
1,602
Furosemide
1,562
Amlodipine Besylate
1,548
Quetiapine Fumarate
1,159
Lisinopril
1,107

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

Specialist Overview

How CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s 52,386 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s specialty?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. wrote 52,386 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 576 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. located?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. is located at 333 WHITESPORT DR., HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 880-9345.
What is CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942419643, issued on 05/21/2007.
Does CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
Does CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. had 502 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 52,386 Part D claims and 576 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s credentials?
CHERYL BAZZLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1942419643 with credentials M.D.. 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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