2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1639102288 MD
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MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 236 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
45 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD filed 3,178 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in GREENVILLE, South Carolina, prescribing 83% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
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.

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,178 Top 11% higher than 89% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/08/2006

NPI 1639102288

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,178 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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).

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 309 TANNER RD, GREENVILLE, SC, 29607, with a listed phone of (864) 640-0009. NPI 1639102288 was issued on 07/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SARMIENTO 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 3,178 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 236 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $472K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

309 TANNER RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29607

Provider Details

NPI 1639102288
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/08/2006

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 MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

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

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 3,178 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.

3,178
Total Claims
$472K
Total Drug Cost
236
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,411
Total Day Supply
214,508
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$423K
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
69 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
124

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 115, 75-84: 76, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
179
Atorvastatin Calcium
132
Rosuvastatin Calcium
118
Metformin Hcl
106
Prednisone
77
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
75
Tramadol Hcl
69
Lisinopril
67
Losartan Potassium
67
Hydrochlorothiazide
60

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's 3,178 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SARMIENTO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's specialty?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD wrote 3,178 Medicare Part D claims totaling $472K in drug costs for 236 beneficiaries.
Where is MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD located?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD is located at 309 TANNER RD, GREENVILLE, SC, 29607. Phone: (864) 640-0009.
What is MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's NPI number?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639102288, issued on 07/08/2006.
Does MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $423K in brand drug costs.
Does MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD had 69 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD accept Medicare?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,178 Part D claims and 236 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's credentials?
MA CHERYL SARMIENTO, MD's NPI is 1639102288 with credentials MD. 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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