2026 NPPES data Adult Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1760448971 N.P.
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SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in METHUEN, Massachusetts. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 454 beneficiaries · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$523.71
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in METHUEN, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 454 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $523.71 across 8 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. filed 4,360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across METHUEN, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2006

NPI 1760448971

Primary specialty

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

29,492 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,360 263% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,201

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Adult Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Health Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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

SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in METHUEN, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: N.P.. NPI: 1760448971. 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 BARKAN, N.P. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider holding N.P. credentials at 9 BRANCH ST, METHUEN, MA, 01844, with a listed phone of (978) 683-9177. NPI 1760448971 was issued on 04/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKAN 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 4,360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 454 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $441K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 29,492 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,201 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

9 BRANCH ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Provider Details

NPI 1760448971
Specialty Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Credentials N.P.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. 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.

ATRIUS HEALTH INC
CHELMSFORD, MA
REVERE MEDICAL OF MASSACHUSETTS PC
HAVERHILL, MA

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 BARKAN, N.P.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$524

Largest payer

GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.. To verify SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 4,360 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.

4,360
Total Claims
$441K
Total Drug Cost
454
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
10,496
Total Day Supply
309,350
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$343K
Generic Drug Cost
$96K
Opioid Claims
46 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.25
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 59, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 128, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
280
Lisinopril
230
Omeprazole
180
Amlodipine Besylate
143
Metoprolol Succinate
130
Pravastatin Sodium
117
Levothyroxine Sodium
109
Atenolol
101
Losartan Potassium
90
Rosuvastatin Calcium
90

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

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. fits within the Adult Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

29,492
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
55
States with Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
1,201
Avg Claims per Provider

SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s 4,360 claims are above the specialty average of 1,201.

Nearby Adult Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Massachusetts

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

Compare Adult Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s specialty?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. specializes in Adult Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in METHUEN, Massachusetts. Credentials: N.P..
How much does SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. wrote 4,360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $441K in drug costs for 454 beneficiaries.
Where is SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. located?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. is located at 9 BRANCH ST, METHUEN, MA, 01844. Phone: (978) 683-9177.
What is SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s NPI number?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760448971, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $343K in brand drug costs.
Does SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. had 46 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 29,492 Adult Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 55 states in the US. The average Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,201 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. accept Medicare?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,360 Part D claims and 454 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s credentials?
SHERYL BARKAN, N.P.'s NPI is 1760448971 with credentials N.P.. 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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