Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Cheryl Wright, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1790896140
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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16950 Via Tazon
San Diego, CA 921271607
(858) 521-2340
fax (858) 521-2314
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 27, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A43238
- Medicaid
- CA #00A432380
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790896140. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,857
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$87,595
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,920 | 17 | $23 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 353 | 50 | $1 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 181 | 128 | $62 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 139 | 105 | $96 | |
99441 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | 121 | 40 | $61 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 67 | 36 | $71 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 32 | 17 | $16 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 29 | 29 | $120 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 15 | 14 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,710. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$812
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 12 | $301.85 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 7 | $259.21 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $148.38 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $47.32 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 2 | $38.37 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 1 | $17.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,876
Patients
438
Total drug cost
$269,416
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 417 | 120 | $2,289 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 377 | 59 | $2,479 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 188 | 46 | $8,933 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 176 | 40 | $9,639 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 161 | 44 | $8,858 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 121 | 35 | $12,318 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 85 | 23 | $802 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 75 | 21 | $698 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 54 | 13 | $1,092 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 51 | 13 | $2,552 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Cheryl Wright's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheryl Wright practices Rheumatology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Cheryl Wright practice?
Dr. Cheryl Wright practices at 16950 Via Tazon, San Diego, CA 921271607. Office phone: 8585212340.
What is Dr. Cheryl Wright's NPI?
Dr. Cheryl Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790896140, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheryl Wright accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheryl Wright accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheryl Wright commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.