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WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant 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
696
Medicare Part D claims · 80 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C filed 696 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in SILVER SPRING, Maryland.

696
Part D claims, 2023

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WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

696 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2006

NPI 1467415638

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

696 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Maryland

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in SILVER SPRING, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1467415638. 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.

WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 962 WAYNE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, with a listed phone of (240) 744-0001. NPI 1467415638 was issued on 04/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHEATHAM 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 696 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 80 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

962 WAYNE AVE
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Provider Details

NPI 1467415638
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/10/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

696
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
80
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,515
Total Day Supply
44,182
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
26 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
32

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
65% female / 35% 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
Amlodipine Besylate
54
Gabapentin
42
Atorvastatin Calcium
39
Tamsulosin Hcl
29
Furosemide
28
Levothyroxine Sodium
25
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Lisinopril
17
Metformin Hcl
16
Quetiapine Fumarate
15

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's 696 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's specialty?
WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in SILVER SPRING, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C wrote 696 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 80 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C located?
WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C is located at 962 WAYNE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20910. Phone: (240) 744-0001.
What is WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's NPI number?
WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467415638, issued on 04/10/2006.
Does WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C accept Medicare?
WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 696 Part D claims and 80 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's credentials?
WILLIAM CHEATHAM, PA-C's NPI is 1467415638 with credentials PA-C. 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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