2026 NPPES data School Counselor NPI 1780828061 PHD, APRN, BC
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TERESA COMBS, PHD, APRN, BC

School Counselor in SILVER SPRING, Maryland. 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
32
Medicare Part D claims · School Counselor avg: 150
What the federal data reveals: TERESA COMBS, PHD, APRN, BC is a School Counselor ([object Object]) practicing in SILVER SPRING, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 32 claims .

What stands out: TERESA COMBS, PHD, APRN, BC filed 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SILVER SPRING, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

TERESA COMBS, PHD, APRN, BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2009

NPI 1780828061

Primary specialty

School Counselor

Mid-sized

5,756 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

32 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 150

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How School Counselor compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

School Counselor share within Maryland

1. School Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
School Counselor share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — School Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
School Counselor ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (School Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (School Counselor) — 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).

TERESA COMBS, PHD, APRN, BC is a School Counselor provider practicing in SILVER SPRING, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHD, APRN, BC. NPI: 1780828061. 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.

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COMBS 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 32 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $40K in drug spend. 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.

School Counselor is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,756 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

8777 1ST AVE # A
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

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.

5,756
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.

Compare School Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 5,756 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

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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