Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cheri Buggs, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Somerville, TN

  • NPI 1609530955
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 5 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16530 US Highway 64
Somerville, TN 380686185
(901) 813-8138

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 15, 2023
Year of graduation
2021 — 5 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LG0600X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #30658 · Mississippi #905082

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609530955. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
281
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$21,350
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 102 40 $84
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 88 24 $84
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 52 29 $59
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 39 16 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
312
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$3,449
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 33 14 $402
Amoxicillin Generic 30 29 $132
Omeprazole Generic 29 13 $305
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 25 15 $231
Azithromycin Generic 23 22 $171
Losartan Potassium Generic 22 11 $329
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 21 11 $239
Montelukast Sodium Generic 20 11 $379
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 19 15 $476
Fluconazole Generic 17 14 $107

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Cheri Buggs's medical specialty?
Dr. Cheri Buggs practices Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Somerville, TN.
Where does Dr. Cheri Buggs practice?
Dr. Cheri Buggs practices at 16530 US Highway 64, Somerville, TN 380686185. Office phone: 9018138138.
What is Dr. Cheri Buggs's NPI?
Dr. Cheri Buggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609530955, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cheri Buggs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cheri Buggs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cheri Buggs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.