2026 NPPES data Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) NPI 1629172788 CNM LNM
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CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. 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
26
Medicare Part D claims · Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) avg: 560

What the federal data shows

CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut.

26
Part D claims, 2023

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CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

26 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2006

NPI 1629172788

Primary specialty

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)

Niche

3,799 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 560

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) share within Connecticut

1. Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)) — 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 RINELL, CNM LNM is a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider practicing in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM LNM. NPI: 1629172788. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider holding CNM LNM credentials at 850 N MAIN STREET EXT BLDG 2, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492, with a listed phone of (203) 694-4349. NPI 1629172788 was issued on 09/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RINELL 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 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend. 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.

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,799 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 560 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

850 N MAIN STREET EXT BLDG 2
WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Provider Details

NPI 1629172788
Specialty Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
Credentials CNM LNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/11/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
70
Total Day Supply
2,050
Generic Drug Cost
$771

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.54

Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Overview

How CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM fits within the Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) landscape nationally.

3,799
Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in US
53
States with Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse)
560
Avg Claims per Provider

CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 560.

Nearby Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) Providers in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's specialty?
CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM specializes in Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) and practices in WALLINGFORD, Connecticut. Credentials: CNM LNM.
How much does CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM located?
CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM is located at 850 N MAIN STREET EXT BLDG 2, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492. Phone: (203) 694-4349.
What is CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's NPI number?
CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629172788, issued on 09/11/2006.
How many Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers are there in the US?
There are 3,799 Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) providers across 53 states in the US. The average Lactation Consultant (Registered Nurse) provider writes 560 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM accept Medicare?
CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's credentials?
CHERYL RINELL, CNM LNM's NPI is 1629172788 with credentials CNM LNM. 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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