Cheryl Caratao, APN
NPI 1609453216 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Piscataway, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheryl Caratao, APN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Piscataway, NJ (NPI 1609453216).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609453216
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ01097200 (NJ)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 73 | 35 |
| Alprazolam | 71 | 24 |
| Memantine Hcl | 62 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 25 |
| Lacosamide | 44 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 43 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 41 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$347 across 21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-05-28
- Certified
- 2021-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheryl Caratao's NPI number?
- Cheryl Caratao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609453216, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheryl Caratao's specialty?
- Cheryl Caratao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Cheryl Caratao located?
- Cheryl Caratao's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 1st Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854-3617.
- What is Cheryl Caratao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheryl Caratao is (732) 667-3000.
- Does Cheryl Caratao accept Medicare?
- Cheryl Caratao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheryl Caratao's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheryl Caratao's NPI (1609453216) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.