DR. DEBORAH A. CHERRY M.D.
NPI 1063495356
Internal Medicine in San Luis Obispo, CA

Q: What is Deborah Cherry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Cherry is 1063495356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2005.

Q: What is Deborah Cherry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Cherry was last updated on October 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since November 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

16.76/100

CMS Quality Rating

4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401(805) 439-1381(805) 439-0138 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 30, 2023, Apr 30, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Deborah A. Cherry M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DEBORAH A. CHERRY M.D. (NPI 1063495356) is an individual internal medicine provider in San Luis Obispo, California, licensed in California (G61844) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063495356

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DEBORAH A. CHERRYCredential: M.D.

Location Address4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7742

Mailing Address4251 S Higuera St Ste 701San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7742 · (805) 439-1381 · Fax (805) 439-0138

Phone(805) 439-1381

Fax(805) 439-0138

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Irvine, California College Of MedicineGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateNovember 21, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 30, 2023

✔ NPI 1063495356 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · G61844

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Other Identifiers 6

Other00G618440CA · Blue Shield Legacy Pin

Other00G618440CA · Blue Shield Of Ca Pin

OtherORR004Slo Select

Other05D0996840CA · Clia

Other1109232696Railroad Medicare

Other635978First Health Legacy Pin

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Deborah A. Cherry M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284651811

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070605000514

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 19

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897

Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.

1,860 services15 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

470 services207 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

144 services144 patients

Administration of pneumococcal vaccine G0009

The pneumococcal vaccine helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, which can cause severe infections like pneumonia and meningitis. The vaccine is given as an injection, typically in the arm. It's recommended for infants, older adults, and those with certain health conditions.

75 services71 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

73 services62 patients

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use 90677

The Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV20) is a shot given to protect against 20 types of bacteria that can cause serious infections like pneumonia and meningitis. It's administered through a muscle, usually in the arm. It's important for overall health.

70 services66 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

53 services22 patients

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101

This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.

45 services45 patients

Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008

The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.

42 services41 patients

Influenza vaccine, inactivated 90653

The Influenza vaccine, inactivated, is a shot given to protect against the flu. It contains killed virus particles that help your body build immunity to the flu. It's recommended annually to keep your protection up-to-date. It's safe for ages 6 months and up.

40 services40 patients

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

30 services25 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

29 services26 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

26 services26 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

25 services23 patients

Removal of impacted ear wax 69210

Impacted ear wax removal is a safe procedure to clear blockages in the ear canal caused by hardened ear wax. A healthcare professional uses specialized tools or a gentle irrigation method to loosen and remove the wax, improving hearing and alleviating discomfort.

24 services19 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

20 services17 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

17 services12 patients

Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination G0102

Prostate cancer screening involves a simple test called a digital rectal examination. In this procedure, a healthcare professional checks for any irregularities in the gland located under your bladder. This test can help detect issues early, improving outcomes.

13 services13 patients

Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 82270

A stool analysis for blood is a non-invasive procedure used to check for the presence of hidden blood in your stool. This can be an early sign of colon tumors. The test involves collecting a small sample of stool at home and sending it to a lab for analysis.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93401 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$135.73 typical visit price

range $59.84 – $178.89

Typical copayment $33.93 (range $14.96 – $44.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$104.82 typical visit price

range $19.70 – $146.55

Typical copayment $26.20 (range $4.92 – $36.63)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

16.76/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

55.87

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

63%182 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

49%6,301 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

88%5,103 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

40%580 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

5%2,765 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine

73%956 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

49%2,765 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 6% · 956 patients

12%956 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

11 suppliers23 claims50 services$6.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Skin barrier; solid, 4 x 4 or equivalent; each A4362

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier11 claims220 services$1.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Ostomy pouch, drainable, with barrier attached, with filter (1 piece), each A4424

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier11 claims220 services$4.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers20 claims20 services$35.96 avg. paid by Medicare

Skin barrier; solid, 6 x 6 or equivalent, each A5121

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

1 supplier11 claims180 services$7.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers17 claims17 services$82.54 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers19 claims48 services$32.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

3 suppliers14 claims81 services$13.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers26 claims26 services$58.63 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers25 claims25 services$18.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

4 suppliers19 claims19 services$16.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers37 claims192 services$2.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

7 suppliers22 claims22 services$12.27 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims360 services$3.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims5,112 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers19 claims19 services$33.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers25 claims25 services$85.83 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers15 claims1,050 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier14 claims14 services$22.33 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SAN LUIS INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, A MEDICAL CORPORATION

Internal Medicine

4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

San Luis Obispo County (805) 439-1381

DR. MARGARET B GREENOUGH MD

Family Medicine

4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

San Luis Obispo County (805) 505-9899

EN TIRAGE MEDSPA

Family Medicine

4251 S HIGUERA ST STE 701
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401

San Luis Obispo County (805) 505-9899

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Deborah Cherry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Deborah Cherry is 1063495356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 21, 2005.

Where is Deborah Cherry located?

Deborah Cherry practices at 4251 S Higuera St Ste 701, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The listed phone number is (805) 439-1381.

What is Deborah Cherry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Deborah Cherry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Deborah Cherry is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Deborah Cherry was last updated on October 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.