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Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner in Dalton, Georgia. 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
720
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$361.04
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C filed 720 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Dalton, Georgia, prescribing 93% generic.

720
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing
$361.04
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 Eldridge, NP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

720 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/29/2018

NPI 1235620071

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

720 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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 Eldridge, NP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP-C credentials at 1107 MEMORIAL DR STE G2, Dalton, GA, 30720, with a listed phone of (706) 529-3072. NPI 1235620071 was issued on 05/29/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Eldridge 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 720 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1107 MEMORIAL DR STE G2
Dalton, GA 30720

Provider Details

NPI 1235620071
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/29/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C 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.

Hamilton Physician Group, Inc
Dalton, GA

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 Eldridge, NP-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$361

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy

Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 720 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.

720
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
776
Total Day Supply
10,989
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
331

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 81, 65-74: 193, 75-84: 97, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C 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
Doxycycline Hyclate
76
Amoxicillin
60
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
58
Cefdinir
34
Fluticasone Propionate
34
Azithromycin
29
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
29
Prednisone
27
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
21
Cephalexin
19

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's 720 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Georgia medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's specialty?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Dalton, Georgia. Credentials: NP-C.
How much does Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C wrote 720 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C located?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C is located at 1107 MEMORIAL DR STE G2, Dalton, GA, 30720. Phone: (706) 529-3072.
What is Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's NPI number?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235620071, issued on 05/29/2018.
Does Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C accept Medicare?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 720 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's credentials?
Cheryl Eldridge, NP-C's NPI is 1235620071 with credentials NP-C. 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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