Cheryl Walch
NPI 1609229665 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Traverse City, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Walch is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Traverse City, MI (NPI 1609229665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609229665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4704168904 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
448 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 161 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 91 | $115 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 20 | $26 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 17 | $61 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$115 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 230 | 116 |
| Cephalexin | 70 | 66 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 61 | 28 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 49 | 47 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 41 | 20 |
| Trospium Chloride | 29 | 17 |
| Finasteride | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1105 Sixth StTraverse City, MI 49684-2345Phone: (231) 935-7514Fax: (231) 392-0039
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-14
- Last updated
- 2020-12-30
- Certified
- 2020-12-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Walch's NPI number?
- Cheryl Walch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609229665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Walch's specialty?
- Cheryl Walch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cheryl Walch located?
- Cheryl Walch's practice location on file with NPPES is 2950 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-4918.
- What is Cheryl Walch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Walch is (231) 947-0506.
- Does Cheryl Walch accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Walch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Walch's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Walch's NPI (1609229665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.