2026 NPPES data Primary Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1285344739 NP
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MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in BLUE RIDGE, Georgia. 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
422
Medicare Part D claims · 186 beneficiaries · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$615.5
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BLUE RIDGE, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 422 claims across 186 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $615.5 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP filed 422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BLUE RIDGE, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/23/2022

NPI 1285344739

Primary specialty

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

10,138 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

422 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,363

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in BLUE RIDGE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1285344739. 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.

MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5, BLUE RIDGE, GA, 30513, with a listed phone of (706) 258-4640. NPI 1285344739 was issued on 11/23/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEATHAM 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 422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 186 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $14K 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.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,138 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,363 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

2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5
BLUE RIDGE, GA 30513

Provider Details

NPI 1285344739
Specialty Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/23/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MEGAN CHEATHAM, 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.

HIDDEN VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER INC
BLUE RIDGE, GA

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 MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$616

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

422
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
186
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
455
Total Day Supply
6,789
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
141

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
71
Azithromycin
43
Montelukast Sodium
26
Doxycycline Hyclate
25
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
17
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
16
Fluconazole
13
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
13
Ipratropium Bromide
12
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
11

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

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP fits within the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

10,138
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1,363
Avg Claims per Provider

MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's 422 claims are below the specialty average of 1,363.

Nearby Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Primary Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's specialty?
MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP specializes in Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in BLUE RIDGE, Georgia. Credentials: NP.
How much does MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP wrote 422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 186 beneficiaries.
Where is MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP located?
MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP is located at 2855 OLD HIGHWAY 5, BLUE RIDGE, GA, 30513. Phone: (706) 258-4640.
What is MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's NPI number?
MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285344739, issued on 11/23/2022.
How many Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 10,138 Primary Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,363 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Azithromycin, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP accept Medicare?
MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 422 Part D claims and 186 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's credentials?
MEGAN CHEATHAM, NP's NPI is 1285344739 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).

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