2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1972575041
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Cheryl Patterson

Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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
616
Medicare Part D claims · 163 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$21.38
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Cheryl Patterson filed 616 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, prescribing 75% generic.

616
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing
$21.38
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 Patterson's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

616 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Patterson?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/03/2006

NPI 1972575041

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

616 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Pennsylvania

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (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 Patterson appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider at 5115 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, with a listed phone of (412) 235-1020. NPI 1972575041 was issued on 02/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Patterson 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 616 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 163 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.9%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

5115 CENTRE AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Provider Details

NPI 1972575041
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/03/2006

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 Patterson. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$21

Largest payer

Incyte Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Cheryl Patterson. To verify Cheryl Patterson's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Cheryl Patterson — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 616 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.

616
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
163
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
691
Total Day Supply
15,845
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$318K
Opioid Claims
221 (35.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.55
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 60, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Cheryl Patterson 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
Oxycodone Hcl
135
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
33
Anastrozole
27
Fentanyl
26
Lynparza
Olaparib
25
Prednisone
20
Imatinib Mesylate
18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
18
Cabometyx
Cabozantinib S-Malate
17
Dexamethasone
17

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Cheryl Patterson fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

Cheryl Patterson's 616 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheryl Patterson's specialty?
Cheryl Patterson specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
How much does Cheryl Patterson prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Cheryl Patterson wrote 616 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 163 beneficiaries.
Where is Cheryl Patterson located?
Cheryl Patterson is located at 5115 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232. Phone: (412) 235-1020.
What is Cheryl Patterson's NPI number?
Cheryl Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972575041, issued on 02/03/2006.
Does Cheryl Patterson prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Cheryl Patterson's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Cheryl Patterson prescribe opioids?
Yes, Cheryl Patterson had 221 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.9%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Cheryl Patterson prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Cheryl Patterson's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Anastrozole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Cheryl Patterson accept Medicare?
Cheryl Patterson appears in CMS Medicare data with 616 Part D claims and 163 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Cheryl Patterson's credentials?
Cheryl Patterson's NPI is 1972575041. 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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