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CHERI YOVONNE BUGGS APRN
NPI 1609530955
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Somerville, TN

Active since October 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16530 US HIGHWAY 64, SOMERVILLE, TN 38068(901) 813-8138 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 15, 2023, Nov 10, 2022, May 8, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Cheri Yovonne Buggs Aprn NPPES

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

CHERI YOVONNE BUGGS APRN (NPI 1609530955) is an individual gerontology provider in Somerville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (30658) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609530955
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameCHERI YOVONNE BUGGSCredential: APRN
Location Address16530 US HIGHWAY 64Somerville, TN 38068-6185
Mailing Address16530 Us Highway 64Somerville, TN 38068-6185 · (901) 813-8138
Phone(901) 813-8138
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 15, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1609530955 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 30658✔ Licensed in MS · 905082
16530 US HIGHWAY 64, Somerville, TN 38068
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cheri Yovonne Buggs Aprn 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 ID5991176398
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230123001610
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cheri Buggs reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Curana Health Of Tennessee LLC
31 mi
Family
5865 RIDGEWAY CENTER PKWY
Memphis, TN 38120
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 117 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750761060 (337) 991-9276
Wound Management Specialists, LLC
205 mi
Nurse Practitioner
120 STONE CREEK BLVD STE 300
Flowood, MS 39232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972150084 (769) 243-6141
Southeastern Physician Services PC
293 mi
Hospitalist
990 OAK RIDGE TPKE
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,085 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083835441 (865) 481-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
31 services31 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
22 services17 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
15 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
13 services13 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38068 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

KRISTY L DANIELS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16530 US HIGHWAY 64
SOMERVILLE, TN 38068
Fayette County (901) 813-8138
MRS. JESSICA NICOLE ROSS APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
16530 US HIGHWAY 64
SOMERVILLE, TN 38068
Fayette County (901) 813-8138
ANNA PETRIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
16530 US HIGHWAY 64
SOMERVILLE, TN 38068
Fayette County (901) 813-8138

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 Cheri Buggs's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cheri Buggs is 1609530955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2021.

Where is Cheri Buggs located?

Cheri Buggs practices at 16530 Us Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068. The listed phone number is (901) 813-8138.

What is Cheri Buggs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Cheri Buggs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cheri Buggs 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cheri Buggs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cheri Buggs reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Curana Health Of Tennessee LLC (Memphis, TN), Wound Management Specialists, LLC (Flowood, MS) and Southeastern Physician Services PC (Oak Ridge, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Cheri Buggs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cheri Buggs accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Cheri Buggs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Cheri Buggs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cheri Buggs is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cheri Buggs was last updated on February 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.