Cheryl J. Monical, M.D.

Family Medicine

(919) 577-9952Fuquay Varina, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cheryl J. Monical, M.D. has been part of the Fuquay Varina medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 1990), she has been practicing for over 36 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 911 Family Medicine providers in NCSee all Family Medicine in Fuquay Varina36+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 503dNPPES updated 2024-12-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1617 N Main St Ste 100, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526-9021

Fax: (919) 577-9946
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.96%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

0.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.6%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

121

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

386

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,455

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $113k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
26%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$49 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Cheryl J. Monical's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1990

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. Board certified · Dec 17, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 36 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 1990)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 220, Morrisville, NC 27560-5490

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Cheryl J. Monical

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cheryl J. Monical for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fuquay Varina 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 Cheryl J. Monical

NPI records show Dr. Monical as active with telehealth listed in Fuquay Varina, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 577-9952.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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