2026 NPPES data Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician NPI 1336287762 M.D.
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MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician in LEXINGTON, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician avg: 600
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.7K
220 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 219 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.7K across 220 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. filed 4,564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/01/2007

NPI 1336287762

Primary specialty

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

Mid-sized

6,160 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,564 661% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 600

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

1. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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).

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in LEXINGTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1336287762. 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.

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 212 PALMETTO PARK BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072, with a listed phone of (803) 996-1500. NPI 1336287762 was issued on 02/01/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHERRY 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 4,564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,160 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 600 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

212 PALMETTO PARK BLVD
LEXINGTON, SC 29072

Provider Details

NPI 1336287762
Specialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/01/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. 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.

SOUTH CAROLINA DEPT OF MENTAL HEALTH ACCOUNTING OFFICE
LEXINGTON, SC

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 MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.7K

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 4,564 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.

4,564
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,464
Total Day Supply
161,944
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$224K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
53.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 161, 65-74: 49, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Risperidone
274
Quetiapine Fumarate
232
Clonazepam
221
Lamotrigine
208
Olanzapine
198
Aripiprazole
173
Escitalopram Oxalate
144
Benztropine Mesylate
141
Trazodone Hcl
135
Fluoxetine Hcl
113

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

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. fits within the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

6,160
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
54
States with Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
600
Avg Claims per Provider

MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s 4,564 claims are above the specialty average of 600.

Nearby Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s specialty?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. specializes in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician and practices in LEXINGTON, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. wrote 4,564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. located?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. is located at 212 PALMETTO PARK BLVD, LEXINGTON, SC, 29072. Phone: (803) 996-1500.
What is MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s NPI number?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336287762, issued on 02/01/2007.
Does MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,160 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider writes 600 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Risperidone, Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. accept Medicare?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,564 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s credentials?
MERRIE CHERRY, M.D.'s NPI is 1336287762 with credentials M.D.. 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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