DR. CHERIE ALTA THOMAS M.D.
NPI 1982683645
Family Medicine in Benson, AZ

Q: What is Cherie Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherie Thomas is 1982683645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Q: What is Cherie Thomas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cherie Thomas was last updated on April 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since January 11, 2006PECOS Enrolled

890 W 4TH ST, BENSON, AZ 85602(520) 586-3664(520) 586-3486 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Cherie Alta Thomas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHERIE ALTA THOMAS M.D. (NPI 1982683645) is an individual family medicine provider in Benson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (27014) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982683645

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHERIE ALTA THOMASCredential: M.D.

Location Address890 W 4TH STBenson, AZ 85602-6437

Mailing Address1003 Old Kings RdHolly Hill, FL 32117-3024 · (386) 307-8731

Phone(520) 586-3664

Fax(520) 586-3486

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2021

NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2021

✔ NPI 1982683645 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 27014

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 33692 (WI)

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License MD-9100 (HI)

890 W 4TH ST, Benson, AZ 85602

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Other Identifiers 1

Other33692WI · Wi State Lic

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Cherie Alta Thomas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

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

Benson Hospital Corporation

0.7 mi

Critical Access

450 S OCOTILLO AVE
Benson, AZ 85602

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
152 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336118322 (520) 586-2261

Navajo Health Foundation-Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc.

261 mi

Rural

ARIZONA HIGHWAY 191
Ganado, AZ 86505

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
204 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1477735777 (928) 755-4500

Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians

1,222 mi

Public Health, Federal

1930 N PEARL ST
Carthage, MS 39051

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
71 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275611543 (601) 656-2211

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85602 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

$85.89 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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 9

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

BENSON HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

ROBERT CHARLES FRICKEY FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

MRS. EVANGELINA PAVELIK MILLER FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

ANDREW W MAYBERRY MD

Family Medicine

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

MARY QUINN MCFARLIN NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

DIANA R HOUSLEY

Physician Assistant (Medical)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

STEPHANIE STARNES NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

SAN PEDRO FAMILY CARE, PLC

Family Medicine

890 W 4TH ST
BENSON, AZ 85602

Cochise County (520) 586-3664

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 Thomas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherie Thomas is 1982683645. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2006.

Where is Cherie Thomas located?

Cherie Thomas practices at 890 W 4th St, Benson, AZ 85602. The listed phone number is (520) 586-3664.

What is Cherie Thomas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Cherie Thomas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherie Thomas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cherie Thomas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cherie Thomas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Benson Hospital Corporation (Benson, AZ), Navajo Health Foundation-Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. (Ganado, AZ) and Mississippi Band Of Choctaw Indians (Carthage, MS). 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 Cherie Thomas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cherie Thomas was last updated on April 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.