2026 NPPES data Public Health Dentistry NPI 1689104671 DMD
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ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD

Public Health Dentistry in SUMTER, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
221
Medicare Part D claims · 139 beneficiaries · Public Health Dentistry avg: 84

What the federal data shows

ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD filed 221 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Public Health Dentistry in SUMTER, South Carolina.

221
Part D claims, 2023

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ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

221 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/13/2017

NPI 1689104671

Primary specialty

Public Health Dentistry

Niche

1,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

221 163% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Public Health Dentistry compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Public Health Dentistry share within South Carolina

1. Public Health Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Public Health Dentistry share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Public Health Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Public Health Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Public Health Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Public Health Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at 1105 N. LAFAYETTE DR. STE C, SUMTER, SC, 29150, with a listed phone of (803) 774-3600. NPI 1689104671 was issued on 06/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITTINGTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 221 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 139 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $948 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Public Health Dentistry is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,104 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 84 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1105 N. LAFAYETTE DR. STE C
SUMTER, SC 29150

Provider Details

NPI 1689104671
Specialty Public Health Dentistry
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/13/2017

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

221
Total Claims
$948
Total Drug Cost
139
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
221
Total Day Supply
1,183
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$948
Opioid Claims
43 (19.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
168

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Penicillin V Potassium
84
Amoxicillin
58
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
32
Clindamycin Hcl
19
Tramadol Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Public Health Dentistry Overview

How ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD fits within the Public Health Dentistry landscape nationally.

1,104
Public Health Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Public Health Dentistry
84
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's 221 claims are above the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Public Health Dentistry Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WHITTINGTON.

Compare Public Health Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's specialty?
ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD specializes in Public Health Dentistry and practices in SUMTER, South Carolina. Credentials: DMD.
How much does ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD wrote 221 Medicare Part D claims totaling $948 in drug costs for 139 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD located?
ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD is located at 1105 N. LAFAYETTE DR. STE C, SUMTER, SC, 29150. Phone: (803) 774-3600.
What is ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's NPI number?
ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689104671, issued on 06/13/2017.
Does ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD had 43 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.5%.
How many Public Health Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 1,104 Public Health Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Public Health Dentistry provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Penicillin V Potassium, Amoxicillin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD accept Medicare?
ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 221 Part D claims and 139 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's credentials?
ALEX WHITTINGTON, DMD's NPI is 1689104671 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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