2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1386613511 M.D.
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RONALD CHERRY, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SWEETWATER, Tennessee. 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
288
Medicare Part D claims · 75 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RONALD CHERRY, M.D. filed 288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in SWEETWATER, Tennessee, prescribing 61% generic.

288
Part D claims, 2023
61%
generic prescribing

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RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

288 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RONALD CHERRY, M.D. 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 RONALD CHERRY, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/17/2006

NPI 1386613511

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

288 89% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Tennessee

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

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).

RONALD CHERRY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 304 WRIGHT ST, SWEETWATER, TN, 37874, with a listed phone of (865) 213-8448. NPI 1386613511 was issued on 03/17/2006. 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 288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 75 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $250K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

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

304 WRIGHT ST
SWEETWATER, TN 37874

Provider Details

NPI 1386613511
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/17/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

RONALD CHERRY, M.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 288 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.

288
Total Claims
$250K
Total Drug Cost
75
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
526
Total Day Supply
14,720
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$245K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RONALD CHERRY, M.D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
67
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
41
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
37
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
23
Adempas
Riociguat
14
Famotidine
13
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
11

* 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 RONALD CHERRY, M.D. 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

RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s 288 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s specialty?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SWEETWATER, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RONALD CHERRY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RONALD CHERRY, M.D. wrote 288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $250K in drug costs for 75 beneficiaries.
Where is RONALD CHERRY, M.D. located?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D. is located at 304 WRIGHT ST, SWEETWATER, TN, 37874. Phone: (865) 213-8448.
What is RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s NPI number?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386613511, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does RONALD CHERRY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $245K in brand drug costs.
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 RONALD CHERRY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Trelegy Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RONALD CHERRY, M.D. accept Medicare?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 288 Part D claims and 75 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s credentials?
RONALD CHERRY, M.D.'s NPI is 1386613511 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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