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Cheryl Hefta, NP

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Fort Totten, North Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 9,452 in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 113 beneficiaries · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 262
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Cheryl Hefta, NP filed 2,003 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in Fort Totten, North Dakota, prescribing 77% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
77%
generic prescribing

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 Hefta, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,003 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 Hefta, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/23/2006

NPI 1255448668

Primary specialty

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,452 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,003 vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 262

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Women's Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant — 7.3%Personal Care Attendant7.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 6.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist — 4.7%Physical Therapist4.7%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.6%Registered Nurse — 4.2%Registered Nurse4.2%Social Worker — 4.1%Social Worker4.1%Women's Health Nurse Practitioner — 0.1%Women's Health Nurse Practitioner0.1%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Women's Health 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 Hefta, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 416 2ND AVE N, Fort Totten, ND, 58335, with a listed phone of (701) 766-1251. NPI 1255448668 was issued on 08/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hefta 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 2,003 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 113 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $195K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. 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.

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,452 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 262 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

416 2ND AVE N
Fort Totten, ND 58335

Provider Details

NPI 1255448668
Specialty Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 08/23/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Cheryl Hefta, NP 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.

Spirit Lake Tribe
Fort Totten, ND

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 Hefta, NP — brand share 21.0%
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner average

21% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 2,003 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.

2,003
Total Claims
$195K
Total Drug Cost
113
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,053
Total Day Supply
57,840
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$173K
Generic Drug Cost
$20K
Opioid Claims
34 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Cheryl Hefta, NP 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
160
Metformin Hcl
157
Lisinopril
127
Losartan Potassium
86
Omeprazole
82
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
74
Ozempic
Semaglutide
72
Amlodipine Besylate
65
Metoprolol Succinate
56
Gabapentin
54

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

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Cheryl Hefta, NP fits within the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,452
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
262
Avg Claims per Provider

Cheryl Hefta, NP's 2,003 claims are above the specialty average of 262.

Nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hefta.

Compare Women's Health 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 North Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Women's Health Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheryl Hefta, NP's specialty?
Cheryl Hefta, NP specializes in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Fort Totten, North Dakota. Credentials: NP.
How much does Cheryl Hefta, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cheryl Hefta, NP wrote 2,003 Medicare Part D claims totaling $195K in drug costs for 113 beneficiaries.
Where is Cheryl Hefta, NP located?
Cheryl Hefta, NP is located at 416 2ND AVE N, Fort Totten, ND, 58335. Phone: (701) 766-1251.
What is Cheryl Hefta, NP's NPI number?
Cheryl Hefta, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255448668, issued on 08/23/2006.
Does Cheryl Hefta, NP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cheryl Hefta, NP's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $173K in brand drug costs.
Does Cheryl Hefta, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, Cheryl Hefta, NP had 34 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,452 Women's Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 262 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cheryl Hefta, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheryl Hefta, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheryl Hefta, NP accept Medicare?
Cheryl Hefta, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,003 Part D claims and 113 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheryl Hefta, NP's credentials?
Cheryl Hefta, NP's NPI is 1255448668 with credentials NP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.