Cheryl L Nabors, M.D.
Cheryl L Nabors is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Cookeville, TN with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Cheryl L Nabors, M.D. has been part of the Cookeville medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2001), she has been practicing for over 25 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 83.15/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
128 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-2493
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.15/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.4%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
1.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
139
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
371
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,285
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $405k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$456 received from industry
24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 L Nabors's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2001)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Cheryl L Nabors
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Cheryl L Nabors for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cookeville 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 L Nabors
NPI records show Dr. Nabors as active with telehealth listed in Cookeville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (931) 528-7662.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
128 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-2493
Mailing Address
128 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501-2493
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