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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1437231685 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology 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
316
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
98.3/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
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 Bushnell, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 316 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 98.3/100
- MIPS score · +15 vs avg
- 316
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- 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 Bushnell, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
98 Top 11% higher than 89% of 477,587 scored providers
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 Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. sits
This provider among neurology physician peers
Across the 5,437 neurology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 27% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 89% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-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
Each dot is one neurology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Bushnell, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
316 76% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
98.3/100 15.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 98.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) - 98.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Bushnell, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC, 27157, with a listed phone of (336) 716-2255. NPI 1437231685 was issued on 10/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 316 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.3/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437231685 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 10/19/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
98.3
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. 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.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston Salem, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. - brand share 10.0%
Neurology Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 316 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.
316
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 702
- Total Day Supply
- 20,572
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $20K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $13K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.89
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 24, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
29 claims
- Baclofen
Baclofen
28 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
19 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
18 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
13 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
13 claims
- Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine
12 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 29 |
| Baclofen | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 18 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 13 |
| Rivastigmine | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 12 |
| Brilinta Ticagrelor | 11 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s 316 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bushnell.
Dr. Rami Abdel Aziz
MD
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Mahmoud Abdelrazek
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Nuhad Abou Zeid
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Dalia Abou Zeki
MD
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Indrani Acosta
M.D.
Winston Salem, NC
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. wrote 316 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
What is Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.3/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. located? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. is located at MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC, 27157. Phone: (336) 716-2255.
What is Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437231685, issued on 10/19/2006.
Does Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Baclofen, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 316 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Cheryl Bushnell, M.D.'s NPI is 1437231685 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
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.
- 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).
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