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2026 NPPES data School Counselor NPI 1780828061 PHD, APRN, BC
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School Counselor in Silver Spring, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,849 in School Counselor, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
32
Medicare Part D claims · School Counselor avg: 150
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a School Counselor in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- 32
- Part D claims, 2023
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Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
32 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
School Counselor
Medicare Part D claims
32 79% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How School Counselor compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for School Counselor. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a School Counselor provider holding PHD, APRN, BC credentials at 8777 1ST AVE # A, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, with a listed phone of (301) 920-0316. NPI 1780828061 was issued on 04/30/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend.
School Counselor is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,849 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 150 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780828061 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | School Counselor |
| Credentials | PHD, APRN, BC |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/30/2009 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
32
Total Claims
$40K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 43
- Total Day Supply
- 1,243
- Generic Drug Cost
- $703
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.53
School Counselor Overview
How Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC fits within the School Counselor landscape nationally.
5,849
School Counselor Providers in US
52
States with School Counselor
150
Avg Claims per Provider
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's 32 claims are below the specialty average of 150.
Nearby School Counselor Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Combs.
Dr. Marie Berman
OTR
Columbia, MD
Dr. Eileen Bernstein
NCSC, LCPC
Potomac, MD
Dr. Erica Bley
LCPC
Lutherville, MD
Dr. Jennifer Clancy
M.A., LGPC
Lutherville Timonium, MD
Dr. Michelle Coale
LCPC
Baltimore, MD
Compare School Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby School Counselor peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's specialty? ▼
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC specializes in School Counselor and practices in Silver Spring, Maryland. Credentials: PHD, APRN, BC.
How much does Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims totaling $40K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC located? ▼
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC is located at 8777 1ST AVE # A, Silver Spring, MD, 20910. Phone: (301) 920-0316.
What is Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's NPI number? ▼
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780828061, issued on 04/30/2009.
How many School Counselor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,849 School Counselor providers across 52 states in the US. The average School Counselor provider writes 150 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC accept Medicare? ▼
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 32 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's credentials? ▼
Teresa Combs, PHD, APRN, BC's NPI is 1780828061 with credentials PHD, APRN, BC. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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