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SHERYL APICELLA, APRN

Family Nurse Practitioner in MONROE, 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
946
Medicare Part D claims · 166 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.4025/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$702.13
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHERYL APICELLA, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in MONROE, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 946 claims across 166 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4025/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $702.13 across 13 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHERYL APICELLA, APRN reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.4025 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 946 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHERYL APICELLA, APRN at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/23/2018

NPI 1740781921

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

946 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

MIPS final score

89.4025/100 6.302500000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Nurse Practitioner national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.4025/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 89.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.4%
MIPS final score (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 89.4025/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SHERYL APICELLA, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in MONROE, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1740781921. 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.

SHERYL APICELLA, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 324 ELM ST, MONROE, CT, 06468, with a listed phone of (844) 341-2339. NPI 1740781921 was issued on 02/23/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what APICELLA 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 946 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 166 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $128K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.4025/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.1899, Cost 71.327), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

324 ELM ST
MONROE, CT 06468

Provider Details

NPI 1740781921
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/23/2018

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.4025
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.1899
Quality
71.327
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHERYL APICELLA, APRN 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.

STEP UP CARE PC LLC
WALLINGFORD, CT
SUPPORTIVE CARE I OF RHODE ISLAND PC
PROVIDENCE, RI

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 SHERYL APICELLA, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$702

Largest payer

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, 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

SHERYL APICELLA, APRN — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 946 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.

946
Total Claims
$128K
Total Drug Cost
166
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
946
Total Day Supply
20,066
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$104K
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Opioid Claims
29 (3.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
31

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.13
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 56, 75-84: 48, 85+: 38

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trazodone Hcl
104
Lorazepam
62
Alprazolam
56
Hydroxyzine Hcl
55
Clonazepam
53
Gabapentin
36
Furosemide
35
Sertraline Hcl
32
Mirtazapine
19
Nuplazid
Pimavanserin Tartrate
19

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHERYL APICELLA, APRN fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's 946 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's specialty?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in MONROE, Connecticut. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SHERYL APICELLA, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERYL APICELLA, APRN wrote 946 Medicare Part D claims totaling $128K in drug costs for 166 beneficiaries.
What is SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's Medicare quality score?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.4025/100 (Quality: 78.1899, Cost: 71.327). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHERYL APICELLA, APRN located?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN is located at 324 ELM ST, MONROE, CT, 06468. Phone: (844) 341-2339.
What is SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's NPI number?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740781921, issued on 02/23/2018.
Does SHERYL APICELLA, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $104K in brand drug costs.
Does SHERYL APICELLA, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHERYL APICELLA, APRN had 29 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHERYL APICELLA, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Lorazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERYL APICELLA, APRN accept Medicare?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 946 Part D claims and 166 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's credentials?
SHERYL APICELLA, APRN's NPI is 1740781921 with credentials APRN. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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