2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1205832219 DO
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CHERYL FULTON, DO

Family Medicine Physician in LOWELL, Arkansas. 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 587 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.1K
159 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHERYL FULTON, DO filed 15,336 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in LOWELL, Arkansas, prescribing 85% generic.

15K
Part D claims, 2023
85%
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 FULTON, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

15,336 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHERYL FULTON, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 FULTON, DO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/23/2005

NPI 1205832219

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,336 349% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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 FULTON, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 325 S 6TH PL, LOWELL, AR, 72745, with a listed phone of (479) 770-0700. NPI 1205832219 was issued on 06/23/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FULTON 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 15,336 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 587 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

325 S 6TH PL
LOWELL, AR 72745

Provider Details

NPI 1205832219
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials DO
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/23/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHERYL FULTON, DO 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.

MERCY HEALTH NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITIES
ROGERS, AR

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 FULTON, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.1K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 FULTON, DO — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 15,336 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.

15,336
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
587
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
31,237
Total Day Supply
908,318
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$334K
Opioid Claims
1,077 (7.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
217

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 85, 65-74: 298, 75-84: 169, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CHERYL FULTON, DO 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
755
Losartan Potassium
552
Atorvastatin Calcium
456
Lisinopril
455
Metoprolol Succinate
426
Levothyroxine Sodium
421
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
402
Pantoprazole Sodium
360
Montelukast Sodium
265
Alprazolam
231

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How CHERYL FULTON, DO fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERYL FULTON, DO's 15,336 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL FULTON, DO's specialty?
CHERYL FULTON, DO specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in LOWELL, Arkansas. Credentials: DO.
How much does CHERYL FULTON, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL FULTON, DO wrote 15,336 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 587 beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYL FULTON, DO located?
CHERYL FULTON, DO is located at 325 S 6TH PL, LOWELL, AR, 72745. Phone: (479) 770-0700.
What is CHERYL FULTON, DO's NPI number?
CHERYL FULTON, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205832219, issued on 06/23/2005.
Does CHERYL FULTON, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHERYL FULTON, DO's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.7M in brand drug costs.
Does CHERYL FULTON, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHERYL FULTON, DO had 1,077 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHERYL FULTON, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHERYL FULTON, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHERYL FULTON, DO accept Medicare?
CHERYL FULTON, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,336 Part D claims and 587 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL FULTON, DO's credentials?
CHERYL FULTON, DO's NPI is 1205832219 with credentials DO. 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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