2026 NPPES data Advanced Practice Midwife NPI 1982821526 CNM
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SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM

Advanced Practice Midwife in CROWN POINT, Indiana. 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
122
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Advanced Practice Midwife avg: 99
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$467.34
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife ([object Object]) practicing in CROWN POINT, Indiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 122 claims across 29 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $467.34 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM filed 122 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CROWN POINT, Indiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/18/2007

NPI 1982821526

Primary specialty

Advanced Practice Midwife

Mid-sized

10,893 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

122 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 99

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Advanced Practice Midwife compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Advanced Practice Midwife share within Indiana

1. Advanced Practice Midwife42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Advanced Practice Midwife share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Advanced Practice Midwife (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Advanced Practice Midwife ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Advanced Practice Midwife) — 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 BEHNKE, CNM is a Advanced Practice Midwife provider practicing in CROWN POINT, Indiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CNM. NPI: 1982821526. 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 BEHNKE, CNM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Advanced Practice Midwife provider holding CNM credentials at 800 W. BURRELL DR, CROWN POINT, IN, 46307, with a listed phone of (219) 663-9913. NPI 1982821526 was issued on 04/18/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BEHNKE 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 122 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Advanced Practice Midwife is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 99 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

800 W. BURRELL DR
CROWN POINT, IN 46307

Provider Details

NPI 1982821526
Specialty Advanced Practice Midwife
Credentials CNM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/18/2007

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 BEHNKE, CNM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$467

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US 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 BEHNKE, CNM — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 122 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.

122
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
220
Total Day Supply
6,273
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
100% female / 0% 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
Alprazolam
30
Zolpidem Tartrate
24

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

Advanced Practice Midwife Overview

How SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM fits within the Advanced Practice Midwife landscape nationally.

10,893
Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in US
55
States with Advanced Practice Midwife
99
Avg Claims per Provider

SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's 122 claims are above the specialty average of 99.

Nearby Advanced Practice Midwife Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Advanced Practice Midwife nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's specialty?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM specializes in Advanced Practice Midwife and practices in CROWN POINT, Indiana. Credentials: CNM.
How much does SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM wrote 122 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM located?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM is located at 800 W. BURRELL DR, CROWN POINT, IN, 46307. Phone: (219) 663-9913.
What is SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's NPI number?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982821526, issued on 04/18/2007.
Does SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Practice Midwife providers are there in the US?
There are 10,893 Advanced Practice Midwife providers across 55 states in the US. The average Advanced Practice Midwife provider writes 99 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Zolpidem Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM accept Medicare?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM appears in CMS Medicare data with 122 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's credentials?
SHERYL BEHNKE, CNM's NPI is 1982821526 with credentials CNM. 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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