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CHERIE SIMPSON RN, CNS
NPI 1720030307
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric in Austin, TX

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
64.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 200, AUSTIN, TX 78757(512) 476-3556 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Cherie Simpson Rn, Cns NPPES

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

CHERIE SIMPSON RN, CNS (NPI 1720030307) is an individual psychiatric/mental health, geropsychiatric provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (700862) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720030307
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy364SP0813X
Provider Legal NameCHERIE SIMPSONCredential: RN, CNS
Location Address3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 200Austin, TX 78757-7566
Mailing Address3215 Steck Ave, Suite 200Austin, TX 78757-7566 · (512) 476-3556
Phone(512) 476-3556
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1720030307 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinical Nurse Specialist · Psychiatric/Mental Health, GeropsychiatricPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code364SP0813X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 700862
3215 STECK AVE, Austin, TX 78757
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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

Cherie Simpson Rn, Cns 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 ID2264467497
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050927000927
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 7

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.

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.
1,268 services388 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.
122 services88 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 99443
This service involves a 21-30 minute phone conversation with a physician. It's a chance for you to discuss your health concerns, symptoms or treatment plans. It's similar to an in-person consultation, but conducted over the phone for your convenience and safety.
83 services39 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
40 services32 patients
Family psychotherapy without patient, 50 minutes 90846
Family psychotherapy without the patient is a 50-minute session where a therapist talks with family members to understand and resolve issues impacting the family dynamic. The patient is not present, allowing the family to freely discuss concerns and develop strategies for improvement.
38 services32 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
29 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78757 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

64.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.58
Promoting Interoperability64
Improvement Activities40
Cost32

Reported Quality Measures

Dementia: Cognitive Assessment
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, with a diagnosis of dementia for whom an assessment of cognition is performed and the results reviewed at least once within a 12-month period
69%387 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
95%1,683 patients4/55-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.
98%3,410 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
73%813 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
50%240 patients3/55-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.
68%839 patients3/55-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
80%813 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%531 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
53%568 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
67%66 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 85% · 728 patients
86%728 patients
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…
39%839 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%839 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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+: 7% · 813 patients
5%813 patients4/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

CREEKSIDE MENTAL HEALTH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 452-2929
DR. ANDREY TSYSS DO
Psychiatry & Neurology (Geriatric Psychiatry)
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 476-3556
KRISTYN M OLIVAREZ PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3215 STECK AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 774-5745
ROBERT MCFERREN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3215 STECK AVE, STE. 205
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 825-9086
LAURA EISENBERG FNP
Nurse Practitioner
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 476-3556
ROBERT SLAVIS LCSW
Counselor (Mental Health)
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 452-2929
MS. ERIN THERESA PEARL LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3215 STECK AVE
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 348-9980
LAURA L WHEELER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3215 STECK AVE, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Travis County (512) 476-3556

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 Cherie Simpson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherie Simpson is 1720030307. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Cherie Simpson located?

Cherie Simpson practices at 3215 Steck Ave Suite 200, Austin, TX 78757. The listed phone number is (512) 476-3556.

What is Cherie Simpson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinical Nurse Specialist, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric, with taxonomy code 364SP0813X.

Is Cherie Simpson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherie Simpson 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 Cherie Simpson was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 days 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.