April Sunshine Caperna, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
April Sunshine Caperna is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Charlotte, NC with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE
April Sunshine Caperna, DO has been part of the Charlotte medical community since 2009 in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Charlotte area. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi...
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 66dNPPES updated 2026-03-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7845 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226-8198
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better34.09%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+29 pts)
34.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.4%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
49
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
132
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 19, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
Po Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247-0408
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With April Sunshine Caperna
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with April Sunshine Caperna for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Charlotte required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about April Sunshine Caperna
Dr. Caperna is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlotte, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 375-0100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact April Sunshine Caperna
Practice Location
7845 Little Ave, Charlotte, NC 28226-8198
Mailing Address
Po Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247-0408
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